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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ABQ - BFL
    5h 49m
    $87–388

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    20h 38m
    $218–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 5m
    $168–305

  4. Drive 789.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Bakersfieldcar car 789.3 mi
    12h 58m
    $145–209

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SAF - BFL
    7h 17m
    $168–502

Albuquerque to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 21h 5m.

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