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

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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MFE - BFL
    6h 33m
    $148–583

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    30h 39m
    $297–399

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    38h 37m
    $425–899

  4. Drive  1,619.2 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Bakersfieldcar car 1,619.2 mi
    28h 58m
    $296–427

  5. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    38h 40m
    $454–929

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Monterreybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 13h
    $317–533

McAllen to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,395.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

American Airlines flies from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal in around 30h 39m.

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