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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Brooklyn by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BFL - JFK
    8h 42m
    $196–694

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $833–1,947

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 22h
    $483–777

  4. Drive  2,769.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Brooklyncar car 2,769.7 mi
    45h 50m
    $506–731

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BFL - LGA
    8h 42m
    $287–1,131

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    10h 17m
    $229–623

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    11h 3m
    $251–688

  8. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 20h
    $733–1,577

Bakersfield to Brooklyn by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,479.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Prospect Park via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Times Square in around 2d 22h.

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