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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LBB - BFL
    5h 49m
    $130–519

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus 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
    25h 52m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    29h 43m
    $164–318

  4. Drive 1,108 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Bakersfieldcar car 1,108 mi
    18h 31m
    $203–293

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    29h 10m
    $164–428

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Bakersfield via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 25h 52m.

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