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How to get fromArkansas to Bakersfieldby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arkansas to Bakersfield by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane XNA - BFL
    6h 12m
    $222–824

  2. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FSM - BFL
    7h 41m
    $149–586

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Little Rock to Greenbriertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Greenbrier to Clinton, ARbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clinton, AR to Fayettevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Tulsabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    46h 1m
    $456–761

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 7h
    $727–1,435

  5. Drive 1,672.5 mi

    1. Drive from Little Rock to Bakersfieldcar car 1,672.5 mi
    26h 6m
    $306–441

  6. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TXK - BFL
    7h 45m
    $152–589

  7. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LIT - BFL
    6h 30m
    $229–897

Arkansas to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,402.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours.

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