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

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There are 9 ways to get from Connecticut to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BDL - BFL
    9h 31m
    $214–829

  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
    $770–1,923

  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
    $485–784

  4. Drive  2,827.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Bakersfieldcar car 2,827.9 mi
    46h 29m
    $517–746

  5. 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 56m
    $265–1,050

  6. 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
    11h 10m
    $217–811

  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 11m
    $242–1,220

  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 51m
    $228–626

  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
    $684–1,601

Connecticut to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$770Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,530.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 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.

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