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How to get fromBakersfield to Birminghamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane BFL - BHM
    6h 31m
    $289–1,147

  2. Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane BFL - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar car
    8h 16m
    $230–852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus
    47h 50m
    $327–632

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train
    2d 10h
    $747–1,692

  5. Drive 2,028.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Birminghamcar car 2,028.1 mi
    32h 12m
    $371–535

Bakersfield to Birmingham by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration47h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,847.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 47h 50m.

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