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There are 6 ways to get from Anchorage to Bakersfield by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ANC - BFL
    10h 9m
    $204–778

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ANC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 45m
    $146–595

  3. Drive  3,289 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Bakersfieldcar car 3,289 mi
    2d 14h
    $544–785

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ANC - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 49m
    $217–879

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ANC - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    14h 20m

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ANC - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 26m
    $180–733

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

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