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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane IAH - BFL
    7h 48m
    $125–491

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 10m
    $90–393

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    31h 28m
    $305–490

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    39h 55m
    $195–749

  5. Drive 1,615.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Bakersfieldcar car 1,615.5 mi
    26h 3m
    $295–426

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane HOU - BFL
    8h 9m
    $205–930

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 10m
    $180–802

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    37h 35m
    $263–572

Houston to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Bakersfield via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 31h 28m.

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