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How to get fromAtlanta to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ATL - BFL
    8h 37m
    $154–630

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 40m
    $130–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $212–511

  4. Bus, train via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $322–1,010

  5. Drive 2,173 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Bakersfieldcar car 2,173 mi
    34h 38m
    $397–573

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    10h 34m
    $242–560

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 18h
    $343–1,526

Atlanta to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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