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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bentonville to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane XNA - BFL
    6h 40m
    $222–824

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    37h 17m
    $356–623

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Bentonville to Joplincar car
    2. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    44h 12m
    $617–1,315

  4. Drive 1,548.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bentonville to Bakersfieldcar car 1,548.6 mi
    24h 42m
    $283–409

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bentonville to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,402.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Bentonville, AR, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bentonville to Bakersfield Train Station via Fayetteville, Tulsa Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 37h 17m.

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