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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to El Paso by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane BFL - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 53m
    $206–904

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    18h 22m
    $135–216

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    19h 30m
    $299–604

  4. Drive 880.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to El Pasocar car 880.2 mi
    15h 1m
    $161–232

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    18h 45m
    $209–304

Bakersfield to El Paso by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to El Paso via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Los Angeles in around 18h 22m.

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