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How to get fromPhoenix to Shafterby plane, bus, train, taxi, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Shafter by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planePHX - BFL
    2h 57m
    $105–420

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Delanobus
    3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park - Southboundbus110
    15h 6m
    $60–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    12h
    $108–198

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    13h 15m
    $152–306

  5. Drive 493.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Shaftercar493.4 mi
    8h 6m
    $91–131

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    12h 27m
    $76–199

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to DelanobusNogales
    2. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park - Southboundbus110
    14h 4m
    $61–86

Phoenix to Shafter by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Stringham Park - Northbound via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 12h 27m.

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