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Bakersfield to Austin

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Austin. The best route is Fly from Meadows Field Airport, a distance of 2062.915 km.

  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BFL - AUS
    5h 40m
    $185–780

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    35h 55m
    $368–585

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 46m
    $528–1,055

  4. Drive 1,455.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Austincar car 1,455.8 mi
    23h 37m
    $266–384

  5. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ONT - AUS
    8h 5m
    $233–925

Bakersfield to Austin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,304.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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 Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 35h 55m.

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