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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Charlotte by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BFL - CLT
    7h 31m
    $267–1,031

  2. 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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h

  3. 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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h

  4. Drive  2,409.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Charlottecar car 2,409.4 mi
    38h 47m
    $440–636

  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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    9h 55m

  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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    9h 41m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,148.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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