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

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

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  1. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BFL - DFW
    4h 56m
    $152–638

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    34h 28m
    $320–403

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    39h 41m
    $919–1,435

  4. Drive  1,608.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Houstoncar car 1,608.2 mi
    26h 19m
    $294–424

  5. Fly to El Paso International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane BFL - ELP
    6h 25m
    $195–827

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 46m

Bakersfield, CA to Texas by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$919Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Smith St @ Walker St via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 34h 28m.

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