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

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

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BFL - RIC
    8h 10m
    $234–928

  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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2d 15h
    $448–863

  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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $958–2,153

  4. Drive 2,598.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Richmondcar car 2,598.4 mi
    42h 6m
    $475–685

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    10h 36m
    $295–766

Bakersfield to Richmond by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,319.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Richmond via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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