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

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There are 8 ways to get from Jacksonville to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Jacksonville to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JAX - BFL
    9h 14m
    $174–679

  2. Fly Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JAX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 35m
    $125–504

  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 12h
    $444–716

  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
    $616–1,582

  5. Drive  2,427.4 mi

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

  6. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GNV - BFL
    14h 24m
    $194–743

  7. Fly Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JAX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    14h 6m
    $179–705

  8. 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
    $1,007–2,758

Jacksonville to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,202.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 12h.

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