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

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There are 9 ways to get from Miami to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MIA - BFL
    9h 6m
    $162–677

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FLL - BFL
    10h 23m
    $135–532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 10h
    $495–835

  4. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $402–1,257

  5. Drive 2,737.3 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Bakersfieldcar car 2,737.3 mi
    45h 17m
    $500–722

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 25m
    $137–589

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 14m
    $140–474

  8. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 22h
    $307–677

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 23h
    $404–2,312

Miami to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nw 6 St & 1 Av to Bakersfield via Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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