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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Pensacola by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Pensacola International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane BFL - PNS
    8h 17m
    $156–420

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Pensacolabus bus
    2d

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Pensacolabus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive  2,074 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Pensacolacar car 2,074 mi
    34h 31m
    $355–512

  5. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane BFL - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi taxi
    9h 6m
    $284–828

  6. Fly to Mobile Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane BFL - MOB
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus bus
    10h 1m
    $224–723

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,881.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Pensacola via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d.

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