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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane BFL - BDL
    8h 56m
    $316–1,230

  2. 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 Springfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 20h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus 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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus
    3d 1h

  4. Drive  2,902.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Hartfordcar car 2,902.4 mi
    46h 33m
    $480–693

  5. Bus, train via New York

    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 New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus
    3d

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,530.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Hartford via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 3d 1h.

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