There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BFL - RDU
8h 25m$237–931Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LAX - RDU
10h 55m$220–511Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
2d 12h$427–712Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
2d 23h$860–1,995Drive 2,526.4 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Raleighcar 2,526.4 mi
41h 11m$462–666Fly Meadows Field Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane BFL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
11h 38m$414–1,513
Bakersfield to Raleigh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $550 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $230 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Raleigh is 2278 miles. The road distance is 2541.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $420 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Raleigh is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $750 and takes 2 days 12h.
Bakersfield to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Raleigh is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 4:22 AM in Bakersfield and 7:22 AM in Raleigh.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Raleigh is 2541 miles. It takes approximately 41h 11m to drive from Bakersfield to Raleigh.
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