There are 5 ways to get from Billings to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane BIL - BFL
5h 58m$149–547Bus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
36h 45m$391–582Bus, train
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
43h 13m$427–864Drive 1,223.6 mi
- Drive from Billings to Bakersfieldcar 1,223.6 mi
20h 55m$224–323Bus via Reno
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
39h 45m$331–555
Billings to Bakersfield by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Billings to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Billings to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Billings to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Billings, MT and arriving at Bakersfield via Cheyenne, Denver Union Station and South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.
The distance between Billings and Bakersfield is 916 miles. The road distance is 1230.7 miles.
The best way to get from Billings to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 36h 45m and costs $390 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Billings to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Billings to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Billings, MT station.
The best way to get from Billings to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 36h 45m.
Billings to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Cheyenne, WY station.
Bakersfield is 1h behind Billings. It is currently 7:36 AM in Billings and 6:36 AM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Billings, MT, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings, MT to Bakersfield via Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 36h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Logan International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Billings to Bakersfield is 1231 miles. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Billings to Bakersfield.
There are 122+ hotels available in Bakersfield.







