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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeSEA - BFL
    6h 45m
    $99–413

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    8h 56m
    $91–392

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    22h 15m
    $128–253

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    28h 49m
    $167–557

  5. Drive 1,029 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Bakersfieldcar1,029 mi
    17h 25m
    $188–272

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    9h 47m

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeSEA - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    8h 13m
    $115–507

Seattle to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 15m.

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