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How to get fromBuffalo to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BUF - BFL
    8h 39m
    $194–778

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YYZ - BFL
    12h 37m
    $187–685

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 11h
    $667–1,797

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 14h
    $416–700

  5. Drive  2,544.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Bakersfieldcar car 2,544.3 mi
    40h 39m
    $465–671

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane BUF - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    14h 28m
    $198–761

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 29m
    $245–453

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BUF - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    12h 38m
    $218–873

Buffalo to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,216.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Bakersfield via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

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