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How to get fromYuma to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Yuma to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    8h 1m
    $71–201

  2. Bus via Tijuana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus95
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
    3. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Bakersfield, CAbusCbx
    13h 16m
    $63–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles DowntownbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 57m
    $82–137

  4. Drive 376.7 mi

    1. Drive from Yuma to Bakersfieldcar376.7 mi
    6h 20m
    $69–100

  5. Fly from Yuma International Airport

    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeYUM - BFL
    5h 16m
    $83–379

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 46m
    $89–176

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planePHX - BFL
    6h 14m
    $112–442

Yuma to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Downtown and Los Angeles in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily.

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