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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LBB - BFL
    5h 47m
    $135–509

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    25h 39m
    $174–297

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    29h 42m
    $312–692

  4. Drive  1,113.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Bakersfieldcar car 1,113.8 mi
    18h 14m
    $204–294

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    30h 39m
    $192–372

Lubbock to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, and Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal in around 25h 39m.

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