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

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

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  1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane XNA - BFL
    6h 5m
    $212–774

  2. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport

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

  3. Train, bus via Irving

    1. Take the train from Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 38m
    $334–637

  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
    $652–1,368

  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 Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FSM - BFL
    7h 41m
    $159–586

  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 36m
    $239–947

Arkansas to Bakersfield by train, bus, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,402.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

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

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