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How to get fromAnchorage to Bakersfieldby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 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
    9h 50m
    $184–778

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 14m
    $169–682

  3. Drive  3,283.1 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Bakersfieldcar car 3,283.1 mi
    2d 14h
    $600–866

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    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 43m
    $215–593

  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 2m

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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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