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

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

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  1. Fly from Tallahassee

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    1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TLH - BFL
    9h 50m
    $246–954

  2. Fly from Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TPA - BFL
    8h 55m
    $184–728

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 13h
    $423–698

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 18h
    $603–1,380

  5. Drive  2,427.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Bakersfieldcar car 2,427.4 mi
    39h 40m
    $443–640

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 12h
    $917–2,308

Florida to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,045 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Tallahassee (TLH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Bakersfield via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 13h.

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