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

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  1. Fly El Paso International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ELP - BFL
    7h 1m
    $188–819

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DFW - BFL
    5h 59m
    $115–470

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    31h 28m
    $305–490

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    39h 55m
    $195–681

  5. Drive 1,615.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Bakersfieldcar car 1,615.5 mi
    26h 3m
    $295–426

  6. Fly El Paso International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $173–741

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    37h 35m
    $263–562

Texas to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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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 28m.

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