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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planePDX - BFL
    6h 13m
    $120–520

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    18h 30m
    $107–224

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    24h 22m
    $146–307

  4. Drive 856.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bakersfieldcar856.5 mi
    14h 27m
    $157–226

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    9h 9m

Portland to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 30m.

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