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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ELP - BFL
    6h 57m
    $159–618

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 42m

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 35m

  4. Drive  880.5 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Bakersfieldcar car 880.5 mi
    14h 56m
    $161–233

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 58m
    $220–733

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 25m

El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Bakersfield via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 17h 42m.

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