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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DTW - BFL
    8h 44m
    $234–678

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GRR - BFL
    9h 16m
    $176–680

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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
    2d 6h
    $650–1,504

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 7h
    $380–644

  5. Drive  2,293.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Bakersfieldcar car 2,293.6 mi
    36h 14m
    $419–605

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    $195–593

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,983.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 7h.

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