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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DTW - BFL
    9h 1m
    $244–978

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 48m
    $226–600

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $1,379–2,183

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus 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 7h

  5. Drive  2,293.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Bakersfieldcar car 2,293.5 mi
    36h 15m
    $406–586

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 45m
    $268–1,130

Detroit to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Bakersfield via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 7h.

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