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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Kelowna 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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane BFL - YLW
    8h 51m
    $156–675

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    35h 30m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    46h 25m

  4. Drive  1,999.2 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Kelownacar car 1,999.2 km
    23h 16m
    $405–584

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

American Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 35h 30m.

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