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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BFL - RDU
    8h 22m
    $247–981

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $490–772

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 23h

  4. Drive  2,526 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Raleighcar car 2,526 mi
    41h 12m
    $432–624

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane BFL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 53m
    $253–833

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    10h 50m

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SBA - RDU
    13h 16m

Bakersfield to Raleigh by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,264.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 11h.

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