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How to get fromPhoenix to Bakersfieldby plane, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Bakersfield by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    2h 51m
    $72–357
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    10h 33m
    $50–80
  3. Drive 479.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Bakersfieldcar car 479.5 mi
    7h 50m
    $88–127
  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 25m
    $75–176

Phoenix to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CA once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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