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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DTW - BFL
    9h 10m
    $164–629
  2. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    11h 20m
    $150–421
  3. 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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $214–723
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 8h
    $285–1,768
  5. Drive 2,293.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Bakersfieldcar car 2,293.5 mi
    36h 12m
    $419–605
  6. 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 plane GRR - BFL
    10h 4m
    $236–931

Michigan to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield Train Station via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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