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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santa Fe by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BFL - SAF
    4h 53m
    $125–464

  2. 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 train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    22h 47m
    $323–661

  3. 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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus bus
    23h 46m
    $171–316

  4. Drive 849.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Santa Fecar car 849.6 mi
    13h 57m
    $155–224

Bakersfield to Santa Fe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sandoval @ Water IB via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe Place in around 23h 46m.

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