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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Montana by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane BFL - BZN
    4h 51m
    $119–468

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane BFL - MSO
    6h 35m
    $114–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City to Salt Lake Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    29h 20m

  4. Drive 1,243.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Billingscar car 1,243.9 mi
    20h 10m
    $227–328

  5. Fly to Logan International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane BFL - BIL
    6h 42m
    $151–539

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Billingsbus bus
    35h 9m

  7. Bus via Denver #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Casper 144 East A Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    37h 43m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Montana, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Billings via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Cedar City, Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls, ID, and Butte in around 29h 20m.

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