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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BFL - AUS
    5h 38m
    $185–780

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    35h 55m
    $380–606

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 46m
    $530–1,056

  4. Drive 1,455.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Austincar car 1,455.8 mi
    23h 37m
    $266–384

  5. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ONT - AUS
    8h 10m
    $214–876

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    7h 58m
    $188–421

Bakersfield to Austin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,304.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Austin Doubletree University Area via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 35h 55m.

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