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

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

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  1. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane BFL - BZN
    4h 30m
    $109–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    38h 15m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Drive  1,223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Billingscar car 1,223.2 mi
    20h 55m
    $224–323

  5. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BFL - FCA
    4h 45m
    $163–663

  6. Fly to Logan International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane BFL - BIL
    6h 59m
    $161–649

  7. Fly to Missoula International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane BFL - MSO
    6h 2m
    $114–488

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Billings via Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Cheyenne in around 38h 15m.

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