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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeAUS - BFL
    7h 2m
    $133–579

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    36h 35m
    $272–570

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    40h
    $239–781

  4. Drive 1,456.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Bakersfieldcar1,456.6 mi
    23h 24m
    $266–384

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeAUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    9h 25m
    $159–531

Austin to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40hAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Bakersfield Train Station via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 36h 35m.

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