What is the cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $380 - $600 and takes 33h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $300 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Chattanooga and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

The distance between Chattanooga and Bakersfield is 1927 miles. The road distance is 2125.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chattanooga to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $460 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chattanooga to Bakersfield bus from?

Chattanooga to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.

Bus or fly from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Chattanooga to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Chattanooga to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

What is the time difference between Chattanooga and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 3h behind Chattanooga. It is currently 5:03 PM in Chattanooga and 2:03 PM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Bakersfield is 2126 miles. It takes approximately 33h 50m to drive from Chattanooga to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 117+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Chattanooga to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromChattanooga to Bakersfield

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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.

Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane CHA - BFL
7h 39m
$303–1,152
Bus to Nashville, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Nashville Airportbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane BNA - BFL
9h 58m
$266–854
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 8h
$462–820
Bus, train via New Orleans
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 17h
$829–1,697
Drive 2,113.5 mi
1. Drive from Chattanooga to Bakersfieldcar 2,113.5 mi
33h 50m
$386–558
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 21h
$802–1,640

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

16Weekly Planes

9h 36mAverage Duration

$263Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chattanooga to Bakersfield.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,916 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Bakersfield via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 8h.

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.