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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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SEA - BFL
    6h 18m
    $90–379

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    23h 50m
    $184–285

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    27h 47m
    $496–771

  4. Drive  1,029 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Bakersfieldcar car 1,029 mi
    17h 32m
    $176–254

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    $94–420

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 17m
    $158–326

Seattle to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 50m.

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