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How to get fromBakersfield to Atlantaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Atlanta by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BFL - ATL
    6h 51m
    $197–781

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive  2,171.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Atlantacar car 2,171.9 mi
    34h 36m
    $397–573

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    8h 53m

  6. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    9h 12m

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,979.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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