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

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

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  1. Fly from El Paso International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeELP - BFL
    7h 3m
    $168–669

  2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeDFW - BFL
    5h 53m
    $120–470

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
    31h 23m
    $287–493

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los AngelestrainSunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    39h 55m
    $225–801

  5. Drive 1,615.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Bakersfieldcar1,615.2 mi
    25h 56m
    $295–426

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    37h 35m
    $282–580

Texas to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Bakersfield via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 31h 23m.

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