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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BFL - ORF
    7h 38m
    $330–1,259

  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 Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 23h

  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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3d 2h

  4. Drive  2,672.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Norfolkcar car 2,672.6 mi
    43h 47m
    $488–705

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    11h 20m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,386 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Nsu Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 3d 2h.

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