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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bakersfield to New York by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BFL - JFK
    8h 45m
    $178–647

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 20h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 21h

  4. Drive  2,766.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to New Yorkcar car 2,766.2 mi
    45h 35m
    $505–730

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BFL - EWR
    8h 22m
    $196–707

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BFL - LGA
    8h 48m
    $277–1,131

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    10h 23m

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    10h 26m

  9. Bus, train via New York City Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2d 20h

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,485.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 21h.

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