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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Abilene by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane BFL - ABI
    4h 58m
    $139–527

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Abilenebus bus Greyhound US1000
    29h 15m
    $239–434

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    44h 52m
    $612–1,299

  4. Drive 1,271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Abilenecar car 1,271.6 mi
    21h 5m
    $233–336

Bakersfield to Abilene by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration29h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,140.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Abilene (ABI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Abilene via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 29h 15m.

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