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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BHM - BFL
    7h 22m
    $237–895

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $327–645

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $729–1,668

  4. Drive 2,034.6 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Bakersfieldcar car 2,034.6 mi
    31h 56m
    $372–537

Birmingham to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,846.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Bakersfield Train Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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