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How to get fromBakersfield to New Mexicoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to New Mexico by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BFL - ABQ
    5h 49m
    $119–579

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 3m
    $237–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    21h 35m
    $147–235

  4. Drive  789.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Albuquerquecar car 789.2 mi
    12h 59m
    $144–208

  5. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BFL - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 30m
    $174–534

Bakersfield to New Mexico by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and New Mexico, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Los Angeles Downtown and Los Angeles Union Station in around 21h 35m.

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