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

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

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  1. Fly Columbia to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CAE - BFL
    10h 39m
    $434–1,628

  2. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane AGS - BFL
    13h 24m
    $254–814

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 14h
    $430–832

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia 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
    3d 5h
    $1,166–2,418

  5. Drive 2,390 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Bakersfieldcar car 2,390 mi
    37h 49m
    $437–630

  6. Fly Columbia to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CAE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 27m
    $314–1,250

Columbia to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,158.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Bakersfield via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

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