There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Norman by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane BFL - OKC
6h 26m$229–763Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
35h 28m$283–501Bus, train via Newton (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
39h 46m$609–1,261Drive 1,347.6 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Normancar 1,347.6 mi
21h 34m$246–356Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain
45h 51m$649–1,384
Bakersfield to Norman by bus, foot, and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Norman is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 21h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Norman is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Norman. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Webster/Main via Los Angeles Union Station and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 28m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Norman is 1240 miles. The road distance is 1355.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Norman without a car is to bus which takes 35h 28m and costs $280 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bakersfield to Norman, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Norman bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Norman is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $500 and takes 35h 28m.
Bakersfield to Norman bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Norman is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 3:30 AM in Bakersfield and 5:30 AM in Norman.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Webster/Main via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center in around 35h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Norman is 1355 miles. It takes approximately 21h 34m to drive from Bakersfield to Norman.
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