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How to get fromDallas to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dallas to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DFW - BFL
    5h 46m
    $135–580

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    35h 10m
    $258–483

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    46h 47m
    $603–1,183

  4. Drive 1,437.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Bakersfieldcar car 1,437.8 mi
    23h 20m
    $263–379

Dallas to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Bakersfield via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 10m.

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