Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Bakersfield

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Connecticut to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Bradley International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BDL - BFL
    9h 51m
    $224–780

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 22h
    $1,064–2,243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 23h
    $504–992

  4. Drive 2,827.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Bakersfieldcar car 2,827.8 mi
    46h 30m
    $517–746

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JFK - BFL
    10h 44m
    $247–812

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LGA - BFL
    10h 57m
    $275–1,001

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 12m
    $242–1,277

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 40m
    $229–883

  9. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 1h
    $903–1,846

Connecticut to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,064Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Connecticut to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,530.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Bakersfield via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 23h.

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

More Questions & Answers