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How to get fromBakersfield to Petrified Forest National Parkby plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Petrified Forest National Park by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, train, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane BFL - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Winslow Station to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    7h 6m
    $137–474

  2. Fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane BFL - SOW
    2. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    5h 30m
    $97–399

  3. Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Winslow Station to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    16h 21m
    $240–471

  4. Bus, taxi via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    16h 51m
    $191–276

  5. Drive 593.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car 593.7 mi
    10h 8m
    $109–157

  6. Fly to Phoenix, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $209–548

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    18h 12m
    $228–363

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Petrified Forest National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 555.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Petrified Forest National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), take the taxi to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then drive to Petrified Forest National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Petrified Forest National Park via Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Winslow Station in around 16h 21m.

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