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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane BFL - JAN
    7h 52m
    $204–678

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    42h 10m
    $303–603

  3. Bus, train via Longview

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    2d 4h
    $684–1,439

  4. Drive 1,834.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Jacksoncar car 1,834.1 mi
    30h 15m
    $335–484

  5. Bus, train (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 Jacksontrain train
    2d 5h
    $749–1,474

Bakersfield to Jackson by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,686.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Jackson via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 42h 10m.

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