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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Durham by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BFL - RDU
    8h 26m
    $230–934

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    10h 48m
    $219–376

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 11h
    $421–702

  4. Bus, train via New Orleans (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 Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $739–1,822

  5. Drive  2,502.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Durhamcar car 2,502.3 mi
    40h 46m
    $457–660

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane BFL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $386–1,498

  7. 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $839–1,990

Bakersfield to Durham by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,267.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Durham via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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