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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BFL - MSY
    7h 19m
    $205–831

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 45m
    $373–580

  3. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 1h

  4. Drive  1,922.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to New Orleanscar car 1,922.5 mi
    32h 14m
    $329–475

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane BFL - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    11h 11m
    $206–709

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    9h 8m

Bakersfield to New Orleans by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration42h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,728.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 42h 45m.

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