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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Miami Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane BFL - MIA
    8h 6m
    $197–731

  2. 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 Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 18h

  3. 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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 19h

  4. Drive  2,740.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Miami Beachcar car 2,740.3 mi
    45h 15m
    $501–723

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport 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 38m
    $257–876

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    10h 19m

  7. 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 23h

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,402.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Collins Av & 18 St via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 2d 19h.

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