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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

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BFL - JAX
    8h 47m
    $215–831

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    $188–709

  3. 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
    $598–1,202

  4. 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
    $425–708

  5. Drive  2,421.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Jacksonvillecar car 2,421.4 mi
    40h 2m
    $442–639

  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
    $981–2,246

Bakersfield to Jacksonville by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,204.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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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