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How to get fromBakersfield to Taos Countyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Taos County by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BFL - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 35m
    $196–563

  2. Fly Meadows Field Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane BFL - ALS
    2. Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Taos Countycar car
    7h 14m
    $104–390

  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 train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Chamisa Road SBbus bus 305
    25h 34m

  4. Bus, train via NM-522 & Old High 3

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to South Capitol Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 8 to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    28h 52m

  5. Drive  925.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Taos Countycar car 925.1 mi
    15h 53m
    $169–244

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BFL - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    10h 14m
    $241–723

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    11h 44m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Taos County. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, walk to Civic Plaza Drive & Camino de la Placita, take the line 340 bus to Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Tewa St, walk to Taos County Administration Building, take the line 320 bus to NM-522 & Old High 3, then take the taxi to Taos County. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Taos County via Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, and Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Chamisa Road SB in around 25h 34m.

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