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

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YYC - BFL
    8h 27m
    $120–489

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    43h 45m
    $262–462

  3. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d
    $349–800

  4. Drive  1,570.6 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Bakersfieldcar car 1,570.6 mi
    24h 31m
    $360–520

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 37m
    $147–1,266

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 8h

Calgary to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Bakersfield Train Station via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 43h 45m.

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