There are 9 ways to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Fly Meadows Field Airport to Zacatecas International Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane BFL - ZCL
9h 3m$5,217–16,143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecasbus
42h 10m$2,669–5,013Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Zacatecasbus
36h 26m$4,892–6,758Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Zacatecasbus
47h 30m$9,087–18,448Drive 2,490.1 km
- Drive from Bakersfield to Zacatecascar 2,490.1 km
28h 18m$4,950–7,150Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Zacatecas International Airport
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane LAX - ZCL
8h 47m$5,494–12,705Fly Meadows Field Airport to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, bus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU)plane BFL - AGU
- Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Zacatecasbus
17h 22m$4,637–17,223Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU)plane LAX - AGU
- Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Zacatecasbus
11h 27m$4,314–15,785Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus San José / ...
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 6 to Zacatecasbus
44h 12m$4,555–7,162
Bakersfield to Zacatecas by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas is to bus which costs $2600 - $5000 and takes 42h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas is to bus and fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $5500 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Zacatecas. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Zacatecas via Alameda / Los Angeles, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 26m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Zacatecas is 2144 km. The road distance is 2490.1 km.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 26m and costs $4800 - $7000.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $5000 - $17000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $4800 - $7000 and takes 36h 26m.
Bakersfield to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Zacatecas is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 6:04 AM in Bakersfield and 7:04 AM in Zacatecas.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Zacatecas, Mexico?
United Airlines, Volaris, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Zacatecas via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and El Paso in around 36h 26m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,300–15,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Phoenix, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,900–16,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–17,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,300–11,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,200–14,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6,500–15,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Zacatecas is 2490 km. It takes approximately 28h 18m to drive from Bakersfield to Zacatecas.
There are 61+ hotels available in Zacatecas.





