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How to get fromBakersfield, CA to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BFL - SEA
    5h 35m
    $112–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 37m
    $197–303

  3. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train
    28h 37m

  4. Drive  1,030.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Seattlecar car 1,030.9 mi
    17h 37m
    $189–272

  5. Drive to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBPcar car
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBP - SEA
    5h 49m
    $366–507

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train
    30h 50m
    $529–895

Bakersfield, CA to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Seattle Bus Station via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 37m.

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