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How to get fromGrand Junction to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeGJT - BFL
    5h 50m
    $103–428

  2. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMTJ - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    8h
    $99–414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
    21h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    31h 38m
    $150–386

  5. Drive 790.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Bakersfieldcar790.1 mi
    12h 9m
    $145–209

  6. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus
    32h 33m
    $135–374

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Bakersfield via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 21h 34m.

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