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How to get fromGrand Junction to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GJT - BFL
    5h 50m
    $123–528

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    22h 16m
    $219–357

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    30h 32m
    $382–757

  4. Drive 790.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Bakersfieldcar car 790.1 mi
    12h 13m
    $145–209

  5. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    32h 33m
    $400–788

Grand Junction to Bakersfield by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Bakersfield via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 22h 16m.

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