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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane BFL - OKC
    5h 33m
    $239–863

  2. Drive  1,347.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Normancar car 1,347.1 mi
    21h 35m
    $231–333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 21m
    $278–434

  4. Bus, train via Newton (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus bus
    39h 46m

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain train
    45h 51m

Bakersfield to Norman by bus and taxi

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Norman, OK, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Norman TC-Bay A via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Transit Center-Bay D in around 35h 21m.

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