There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Alabama by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane BFL - BHM
6h 55m$309–1,247Fly to Mobile Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane BFL - MOB
11h 13m$174–678Bus, train via New York
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 12h$1,005–2,221Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 14h$565–1,051Drive 2,006.9 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Huntsvillecar 2,006.9 mi
32h 9m$367–529Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane BFL - HSV
7h 3m$219–846Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane BFL - MGM
11h 42m$178–682Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus
3d 13h$882–1,848
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Alabama is to fly which costs $170 - $700 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Alabama is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $300 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Huntsville via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Alabama is 1858 miles. The road distance is 2018.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Alabama without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 3 days 12h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bakersfield to Alabama, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Alabama bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Alabama is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 14h.
Bakersfield to Alabama bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Alabama is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 12:25 AM in Bakersfield and 2:25 AM in Alabama.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Alabama, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Huntsville via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Huntsville in around 3d 14h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Alabama is 2019 miles. It takes approximately 32h 9m to drive from Bakersfield to Alabama.
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