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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Columbus by plane, bus (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BFL - CMH
    7h 33m
    $266–1,031

  2. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $357–712

  3. Bus, train

    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 Columbusbus bus
    2d 7h
    $792–1,647

  4. Drive 2,239.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Columbuscar car 2,239.9 mi
    36h 6m
    $409–591

  5. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    10h 3m
    $336–1,268

Bakersfield to Columbus by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,008.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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