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How to get fromEl Paso to Bakersfield, CAby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Bakersfield, CA by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ELP - BFL
    7h 11m
    $166–627

  2. Bus via El Paso

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    19h 13m
    $128–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    18h 3m
    $156–222

  4. 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
    21h 42m
    $299–591

  5. Drive 872.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Bakersfield, CAcar car 872.2 mi
    15h 6m
    $160–230

El Paso to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Bakersfield, CA via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and Downtown Los Angeles in around 18h 3m.

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