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

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There are 10 ways to get from Albany to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ALB - BFL
    9h 36m
    $316–1,230

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BDL - BFL
    13h 28m
    $259–906

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 16h
    $992–2,090

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $476–985

  5. Drive 2,822.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Bakersfieldcar car 2,822.6 mi
    45h 41m
    $516–745

  6. Fly Albany County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ALB - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    13h 34m
    $526–1,452

  7. Fly Albany County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ALB - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    15h 21m
    $320–1,086

  8. Fly Albany County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ALB - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    13h 31m
    $290–1,160

  9. Fly Albany County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ALB - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    13h 39m
    $390–1,474

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 21h
    $901–1,828

Albany to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$992Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,464.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Bakersfield Train Station via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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