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How to get fromLas Vegas to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Las Vegas to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 47m

  2. Drive 284.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Bakersfieldcar284.6 mi
    4h 43m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLAS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    6h 48m
    $78–435

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    7h 51m

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeLAS - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
    6h 31m
    $84–234

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeLAS - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    6h 29m
    $83–368

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar196Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 5h 47m.

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