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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 32m
    $144–580

  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 9m
    $122–420

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 5h
    $408–761

  4. 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
    $646–1,526

  5. Drive 2,173 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Bakersfieldcar car 2,173 mi
    34h 33m
    $397–573

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 3h
    $696–1,573

Atlanta to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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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 5h.

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