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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BFL - SEA
    8h 8m
    $115–494

  2. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAT - SEA
    8h 3m
    $102–518

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    22h 40m
    $147–356

  4. 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 Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 55m
    $413–885

  5. Drive 1,029.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Seattlecar car 1,029.1 mi
    17h 34m
    $188–272

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    8h 59m
    $149–561

  7. 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    8h 20m
    $121–440

  8. Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus FlixBus N2111
    25h 12m
    $155–279

Bakersfield to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 40m.

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