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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tacoma by plane, bus (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BFL - SEA
    6h 1m
    $112–431

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    25h 25m
    $169–321

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 42m
    $454–926

  4. Drive 998.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tacomacar car 998.2 mi
    17h
    $183–264

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    9h 4m
    $212–516

Bakersfield to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to 26th St E & D St E via Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 25h 25m.

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