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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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)plane plane AUS - BFL
    6h 56m
    $133–579

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    37h 30m
    $397–637

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    40h
    $392–868

  4. Drive 1,456.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Bakersfieldcar car 1,456.3 mi
    23h 34m
    $266–384

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 57m
    $151–540

Austin to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest 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 Doubletree University Area to Bakersfield via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 30m.

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