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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Wilmington by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BFL - ILM
    7h 29m
    $228–845

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2d 21h
    $459–896

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3d 5h
    $924–1,993

  4. Drive 2,576.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Wilmingtoncar car 2,576.4 mi
    41h 46m
    $471–680

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LAX - ILM
    11h 34m
    $228–782

Bakersfield to Wilmington by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,328.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Market St WB at 12th St via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 2d 21h.

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