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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GJT - BFL
    5h 53m
    $103–458

  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 Las Vegas Strip to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    25h 6m
    $186–284

  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 36m
    $605–938

  4. Drive  790.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Bakersfieldcar car 790.1 mi
    12h 13m
    $135–195

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MTJ - BFL
    6h 19m
    $107–450

  6. 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
    $640–982

Grand Junction to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration25h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Bakersfield Train Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 25h 6m.

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