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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bakersfield to Montclair by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BFL - EWR
    9h 6m
    $167–643

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    11h 5m
    $143–469

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $811–1,695

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $550–1,051

  5. Drive 2,758.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Montclaircar car 2,758.6 mi
    45h 30m
    $504–728

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BFL - LGA
    9h 56m
    $199–847

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    11h 50m
    $160–566

  8. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 22h
    $927–2,090

  9. Bus, train via GROVE STREET station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,021–2,226

Bakersfield to Montclair by bus, train, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$811Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Park St At Essex Way# via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Newark Penn Station, and Broad St Across From Njt Station in around 2d 22h.

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