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How to get fromBakersfield to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFL - PDX
    5h 36m
    $137–631

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    19h 35m
    $109–230

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 44m

  4. Drive 856.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Portlandcar car 856.8 mi
    14h 29m
    $157–226

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    7h 19m

Bakersfield to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 35m.

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