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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisiana to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSY - BFL
    6h 5m
    $192–772

  2. Fly Shreveport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SHV - BFL
    8h 36m
    $141–566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 45m
    $338–529

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 2h
    $539–1,292

  5. Drive  1,929.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Bakersfieldcar car 1,929.5 mi
    31h 51m
    $353–509

  6. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LFT - BFL
    7h 54m
    $153–639

  7. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LCH - BFL
    8h 11m
    $153–639

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 8m
    $202–499

  9. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BTR - BFL
    10h 22m
    $152–603

Louisiana to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration44h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Bakersfield via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 44h 45m.

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