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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Jacksonville by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BFL - JAX
    9h 3m
    $215–881

  2. Bus, train via Houston

    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 Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 10h

  3. 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 Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 11h

  4. Drive  2,421 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Jacksonvillecar car 2,421 mi
    40h 3m
    $442–639

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LAX - JAX
    10h 50m

  6. 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 Jacksonvilletrain train
    3d 11h

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,204.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jacksonville (JAX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Jacksonville via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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