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

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

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BFL - LFT
    6h 5m
    $165–641

  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 Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    40h 45m
    $287–562

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    44h 42m
    $587–1,352

  4. Drive 1,819.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lafayettecar car 1,819.5 mi
    29h 54m
    $333–480

  5. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BFL - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    11h 8m
    $205–701

Bakersfield to Lafayette by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,616.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lafayette Transit System via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 45m.

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