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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PDX - BFL
    6h 28m
    $110–480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    20h 30m
    $123–274

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    23h 18m
    $231–483

  4. Drive 856.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bakersfieldcar car 856.5 mi
    14h 33m
    $157–226

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 29m
    $139–542

  6. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marysville Amtrak Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    21h 59m
    $159–254

Portland to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta 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 20h 30m.

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