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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dayton

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DAY - BFL
    9h 12m
    $164–678

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station 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 5h
    $369–598

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 6h
    $584–1,333

  4. Drive  2,182.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Bakersfieldcar car 2,182.1 mi
    34h 51m
    $399–576

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CVG - BFL
    12h 5m
    $234–946

Dayton to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,942.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Bakersfield via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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