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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Miami by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane BFL - MIA
    7h 44m
    $194–778

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    2d 15h
    $461–703

  3. Bus, train via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    2d 16h
    $599–1,231

  4. Drive  2,737 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Miamicar car 2,737 mi
    45h 9m
    $500–722

  5. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane BFL - FLL
    8h 22m
    $217–834

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 22h
    $1,016–2,538

Bakersfield to Miami by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,016Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Miami, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Miami via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 15h.

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