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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to McAllen by plane, bus (Amtrak), 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
    7h 34m
    $139–585

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Laredobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    35h 46m
    $313–426

  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
    $437–982

  4. Drive  1,667.6 mi

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

  5. Bus

    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
    $265–468

Bakersfield to McAllen by bus, train, and taxi

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration37h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,395.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to McAllen Central Station via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 35h 46m.

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