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

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

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CMH - BFL
    8h 35m
    $234–880

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $360–705

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus 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 8h
    $793–1,650

  4. Drive 2,245.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Bakersfieldcar car 2,245.5 mi
    35h 51m
    $410–592

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 40m
    $315–1,251

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DAY - BFL
    11h 58m
    $268–1,001

Columbus to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,006.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Bakersfield Train Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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