There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Dallas by plane, 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
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane BFL - DFW
4h 54m$119–498Bus
- 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
34h 10mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
42h 48mDrive 1,432.2 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Dallascar 1,432.2 mi
23h 47m$262–378
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to fly which costs $110 - $500 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $110 - $500.
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 10m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Dallas is 1305 miles. The road distance is 1440.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas without a car is to bus which takes 34h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bakersfield to Dallas, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Dallas bus services, operated by Amtrak Chartered Vehicle, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dallas is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 10m.
Bakersfield to Dallas bus services, operated by Amtrak Chartered Vehicle, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Dallas is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 5:55 PM in Bakersfield and 7:55 PM 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 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Dallas is 1441 miles. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Bakersfield to Dallas.
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