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

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There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    8h 41m
    $246–905

  2. Fly from Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TPA - BFL
    9h 2m
    $194–729

  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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $377–753

  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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $595–1,384

  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 Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 12h
    $1,042–2,403

Florida to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,045 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

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

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