What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $60 - $90 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $380.

How far is it from Tempe to Bakersfield?

The distance between Tempe and Bakersfield is 442 miles. The road distance is 493.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $130 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Tempe to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tempe to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Tempe to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 12h 53m.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 11:17 AM in Tempe and 10:17 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Tempe to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Bakersfield is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Tempe to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 109+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Tempe to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Tempe to Bakersfield by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
3h 21m
$79–379
Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
13h 50m
$61–86
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Tempe 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
11h 25m
$138–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
12h 53m
$96–126
Drive 490.7 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Bakersfieldcar 490.7 mi
8h 1m
$90–130

Tempe to Bakersfield by tram and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 439.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 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.

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