Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Bakersfield

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CLT - BFL
    8h 50m
    $194–778

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 40m
    $135–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station 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
    $432–710

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 21h
    $701–1,702

  5. Drive  2,415 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Bakersfieldcar car 2,415 mi
    38h 32m
    $441–637

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    11h 42m
    $194–804

Charlotte to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Charlotte to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,148.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There