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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane BFL - TYS
    6h 44m
    $449–1,698

  2. Drive  2,181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Knoxvillecar car 2,181.5 mi
    34h 40m
    $399–576

  3. Bus, train

    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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus bus
    3d 9h

  4. 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 Knoxvillebus bus
    3d 11h

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Knoxville, TN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Knoxville via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 3d 11h.

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