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

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 43h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $180 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 18m.

How far is it from Memphis to Bakersfield?

The distance between Memphis and Bakersfield is 1663 miles. The road distance is 1806.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Memphis to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 43h 18m and costs $310 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Memphis to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Bakersfield bus from?

Memphis to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Memphis to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 43h 18m.

Where does the Memphis to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Memphis to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind Memphis. It is currently 6:49 PM in Memphis and 4:49 PM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Memphis to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Bakersfield is 1806 miles. It takes approximately 28h 17m to drive from Memphis to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MEM - BFL
8h 17m
$183–828
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
43h 18m
$314–616
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2d 5h
$504–1,226
Drive 1,795.8 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Bakersfieldcar 1,795.8 mi
28h 17m
$328–474
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MEM - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
10h
$241–699
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 23h
$561–1,446

Memphis to Bakersfield by bus

7Weekly Buses

43h 18mAverage Duration

$314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,653.3 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Bakersfield Train Station via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 18m.

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