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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane BFL - MFE
    5h 42m
    $199–785

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    36h 45m
    $299–544

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    37h 36m
    $570–1,098

  4. Drive 1,667.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to McAllencar car 1,667.6 mi
    27h
    $305–440

  5. Bus via Ciudad Obregón

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $278–488

Bakersfield to McAllen by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,395.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to McAllen Central Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 36h 45m.

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