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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TYS - BFL
    7h 9m
    $309–1,044

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus bus 94
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $490–889

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $876–1,745

  4. Drive 2,187.2 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Bakersfieldcar car 2,187.2 mi
    34h 25m
    $400–577

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $947–1,921

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,977.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Bakersfield Train Station via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11, Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ride, Clarksville Park & Ride, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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