What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Bakersfield is to fly and bus which costs $170 - $550 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Boston to Bakersfield?

The distance between Boston and Bakersfield is 2613 miles. The road distance is 3011.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $400 - $2,400.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Boston to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Bakersfield bus from?

Boston to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Bus or fly from Boston to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Boston to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $950 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Boston to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Boston to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 8:15 AM in Boston and 5:15 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Boston to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Bakersfield is 3012 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Boston to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Bakersfield?

Book your Boston to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 105+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Boston to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)BOS - BFL
8h 43m
$201–759
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)BOS - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
10h 56m
$179–536
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
2d 22h
$400–2,368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
2d 22h
$293–948
Drive 2,994.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Bakersfield2,994.3 mi
2d
$547–790
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtown
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
3d 2h
$382–1,947

Boston to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 22hAverage Duration

$400Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,598 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Bakersfield Train Station via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 22h.

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