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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BFL - MEM
    6h 43m
    $275–1,229

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    9h 29m
    $254–751

  3. 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 Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 57m
    $317–508

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $572–1,383

  5. Drive  1,795.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Memphiscar car 1,795.1 mi
    28h 17m
    $328–474

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus
    47h 2m
    $357–558

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $592–1,403

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $667–1,613

Bakersfield to Memphis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 44h 57m.

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