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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lincoln by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane BFL - LNK
    6h 45m
    $135–530

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    32h 44m
    $309–538

  3. Drive 1,513.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lincolncar car 1,513.6 mi
    23h 31m
    $277–399

  4. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BFL - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    9h 6m
    $218–746

  5. Bus via Lincoln, NE

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    32h 59m
    $364–558

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lincoln via South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 32h 44m.

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