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

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There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ATL - BFL
    8h 19m
    $184–728

  2. 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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 4h

  3. Bus, train

    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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 8h

  4. Drive  2,178.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Bakersfieldcar car 2,178.8 mi
    34h 20m
    $360–520

  5. 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 to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 45m
    $188–780

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    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 9m
    $228–326

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    11h 6m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $1,304–2,168

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta 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 via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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