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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CVG - BFL
    8h 56m
    $224–928

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 6h
    $375–608

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 6h
    $620–1,405

  4. Drive  2,175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Bakersfieldcar car 2,175.2 mi
    34h 38m
    $397–574

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 41m
    $224–592

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CVG - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    13h 52m
    $228–910

Cincinnati to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bakersfield via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 6h.

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