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How to get fromBend to Bakersfieldby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bend to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RDM - BFL
    5h 41m
    $84–375

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Main Transfer Station to Chemult Post Officebus bus
    2. Take the train from Chemult to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    20h 6m
    $174–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    24h 55m
    $151–321

  4. Drive 712.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bend to Bakersfieldcar car 712.6 mi
    12h 26m
    $131–188

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $316–426

Bend to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Bend, OR, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 55m.

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