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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Bakersfield is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs $210 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Michigan to Bakersfield?

The distance between Michigan and Bakersfield is 1995 miles. The road distance is 2307 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $800 - $1,800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Michigan to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Bakersfield bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Michigan to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Michigan to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Michigan to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Michigan to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 3h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:14 AM in Michigan and 7:14 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Michigan to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Bakersfield is 2307 miles. It takes approximately 36h 14m to drive from Michigan to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Michigan to Bakersfield?

Book your Michigan to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly Detroit to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DTW - BFL
8h 33m
$214–829
Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DTW - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
10h 25m
$195–600
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 6h
$824–1,739
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2d 7h
$373–734
Drive 2,293.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Bakersfieldcar 2,293.6 mi
36h 14m
$419–605
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane GRR - BFL
9h 17m
$216–831

Michigan to Bakersfield by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,983.8 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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