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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tampa by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BFL - TPA
    8h 7m
    $216–780

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    2d 10h
    $747–1,427

  3. 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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $464–864

  4. Drive 2,498.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tampacar car 2,498.4 mi
    42h 5m
    $456–659

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane BFL - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 43m
    $275–1,047

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    10h 30m
    $258–869

  7. Bus, train via Chicago (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 Tampatrain train
    3d 16h
    $1,289–2,754

Bakersfield to Tampa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,208.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tampa (TPA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Tampa Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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