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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Austin 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeBFL - AUS
    5h 52m
    $145–630

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austinbus
    36h 5m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    36h 54m

  4. Drive 1,455.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Austincar1,455.8 mi
    23h 29m
    $266–384

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeLAX - AUS
    7h 51m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Austin via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 36h 5m.

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