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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Gainesville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BFL - GNV
    9h 18m
    $186–730

  2. 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 Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 9h

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 10h

  4. Drive  2,405.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Gainesvillecar car 2,405.9 mi
    39h 53m
    $440–635

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BFL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 21m
    $225–847

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    12h 9m

  7. Bus, train via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 12h

  8. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 14h

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,179.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Gainesville via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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