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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane plane BFL - ROW
    9h 18m
    $150–598

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus bus
    21h 56m
    $213–289

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus bus
    29h 41m
    $423–810

  4. Drive 958.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Roswellcar car 958.5 mi
    17h 57m
    $175–253

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Las Cruces, NMbus bus La
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus bus
    22h 34m
    $155–269

  6. Bus via Las Cruces #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus bus
    24h 20m
    $174–327

Bakersfield to Roswell by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Roswell, NM, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Roswell Pecos Trails Transit via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and El Paso in around 21h 56m.

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