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How to get fromPhoenix to Shafterby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Shafter by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    2h 53m
    $90–340

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    15h 6m
    $66–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Delanobus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    14h 4m
    $67–89

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    15h 34m
    $309–483

  5. Drive  493.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Shaftercar car 493.4 mi
    8h 10m
    $90–131

Phoenix to Shafter by bus and foot

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Stringham Park/Southbound via Delano and 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. in around 14h 4m.

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