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How to get fromFlagstaff to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Flagstaff

    best
    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FLG - BFL
    4h 7m
    $105–424

  2. Drive  473.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Bakersfieldcar car 473.1 mi
    7h 53m
    $87–125

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    14h 57m
    $162–353

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    15h 25m
    $90–171

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    5h 8m
    $249–509

  6. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus Flagstaff
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    16h 8m
    $148–220

Flagstaff to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 15h 25m.

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