What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks is to bus and fly which costs $250 - $950 and takes 14h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks is to fly which takes 12h 21m and costs $300 - $1,200.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Fairbanks?

The distance between Bakersfield and Fairbanks is 2386 miles. The road distance is 3186.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks?

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 1h behind Bakersfield. It is currently 7:56 AM in Bakersfield and 6:56 AM in Fairbanks.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Fairbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Fairbanks is 3187 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Bakersfield to Fairbanks.

Where can I stay near Fairbanks?

There are 185+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

Bakersfield to Fairbanks - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Fairbanks by plane, car, or bus

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Fly from Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane BFL - FAI
12h 21m
$308–1,132
Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane BUR - FAI
14h 39m
$259–941
Drive 3,168.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Fairbankscar 3,168.1 mi
2d 12h
$579–836
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane SBA - FAI
15h 23m
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane FAT - FAI
13h 58m
$268–951
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane LAX - FAI
14h 16m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

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11h 50mAverage Duration

$287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,372.3 mi
Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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