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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane BFL - MAF
    5h 10m
    $149–533

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TXbus bus
    24h 32m
    $199–300

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alpine to Odessa, TXbus bus
    28h 58m
    $429–852

  4. Drive 1,163.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Odessacar car 1,163.8 mi
    19h 8m
    $213–307

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pecosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pecos to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TXbus bus
    26h 26m
    $228–403

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Odessa, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Midland International Airport (MAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TX via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, Los Angeles, and El Paso in around 24h 32m.

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