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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to San Antonio by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane BFL - SAT
    5h 50m
    $176–730

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 25m
    $238–453

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    32h 30m
    $488–1,003

  4. Drive 1,430.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to San Antoniocar car 1,430.7 mi
    22h 57m
    $262–378

Bakersfield to San Antonio by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,279.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to San Antonio Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and El Paso Bus Station in around 30h 25m.

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