There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Dallas by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane BFL - DFW
5h 2m$137–581Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
34hBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
42h 53mDrive 1,431.8 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Dallascar 1,431.8 mi
23h 42m$245–354Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane LAX - DAL
7h 57m
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 23h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Dallas. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Dallas is 1305 miles. The road distance is 1440.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Bakersfield to Dallas, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Dallas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h.
Bakersfield to Dallas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Dallas is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 9:05 AM in Bakersfield and 11:05 AM in Dallas.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 34h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $950–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–390
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Dallas is 1440 miles. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Bakersfield to Dallas.
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