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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisiana to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 14m
    $207–772

  2. Fly Shreveport to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SHV - BFL
    7h 35m
    $150–564

  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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    43h 50m
    $319–630

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2d 1h
    $664–1,330

  5. Drive 1,929.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Bakersfieldcar car 1,929.6 mi
    31h 51m
    $353–509

  6. 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
    9h 37m
    $163–640

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LFT - BFL
    8h 33m
    $173–640

  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
    7h 58m
    $165–592

  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
    11h 16m
    $164–604

Louisiana to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 Train Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 50m.

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