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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GRR - BFL
    9h 15m
    $176–680

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GRR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 50m
    $137–525

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 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
    2d 4h
    $624–1,445

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 8h
    $411–656

  5. Drive  2,188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bakersfieldcar car 2,188.7 mi
    34h 34m
    $400–577

Grand Rapids to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,873.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Bakersfield via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 8h.

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