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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Billings is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Billings is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Billings?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Billings. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Billings via Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, Las Vegas, Ogden, UT, Idaho Falls, ID and Butte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Billings?

The distance between Bakersfield and Billings is 917 miles. The road distance is 1230.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Billings without a car is to bus which takes 28h 38m and costs $280 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bakersfield to Billings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Billings bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Billings?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Billings is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $460 and takes 28h 38m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Billings bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Billings bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Las Vegas station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Billings?

Billings is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 6:00 PM in Bakersfield and 7:00 PM in Billings.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Billings?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Billings is 1230 miles. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Bakersfield to Billings.

Where can I stay near Billings?

There are 105+ hotels available in Billings.

Bakersfield to Billings - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane BFL - BIL
6h 26m
$161–649
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Ogden, UTbus
3. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Idaho Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
28h 38m
$285–459
Drive 1,223.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Billingscar 1,223.2 mi
20h 55m
$224–323
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
36h 40m
$383–539

Bakersfield to Billings by bus and taxi

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Distance: 911.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Billings, MT, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Logan International Airport (BIL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Billings via Las Vegas, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, SB H after Owens, Las Vegas, Ogden, UT, Idaho Falls, ID, and Butte in around 28h 38m.

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