What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Albany is to bus and fly which costs $270 - $1,000 and takes 14h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Albany is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $320 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Albany. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Albany via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Albany?

The distance between Bakersfield and Albany is 2480 miles. The road distance is 2838.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Albany without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $950 - $2,100.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Albany?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Bakersfield to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Albany bus from?

Bakersfield to Albany bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Albany?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Albany is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $320 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Bakersfield to Albany bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Albany bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Albany?

Albany is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 6:20 PM in Bakersfield and 9:20 PM in Albany.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Albany is 2839 miles. It takes approximately 45h 43m to drive from Bakersfield to Albany.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 207+ hotels available in Albany.

Bakersfield to Albany - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BFL - ALB
9h 8m
$328–1,232
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SBA - ALB
14h 1m
$271–985
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 16h
$988–2,103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
3d 1h
$497–1,003
Drive 2,822.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Albanycar 2,822.2 mi
45h 43m
$516–744
Bus, train via New York
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus
2d 21h
$888–1,833

Bakersfield to Albany by bus and train (Amtrak)

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2d 16hAverage Duration

$988Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,465.3 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Albany via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 3d 1h.

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