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

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

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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 to Ogden, UTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    28h 38m
    $281–455

  3. Drive  1,223.2 mi

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus 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, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    36h 40m
    $379–536

Bakersfield to Montana by bus and taxi

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration36h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest 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, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, SB H after Owens, Las Vegas, Ogden, UT, Idaho Falls, ID, and Butte in around 28h 38m.

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