What is the cheapest way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Bakersfield via St. Mary's & Pecan, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Main / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

How far is it from McAllen to Bakersfield?

The distance between McAllen and Bakersfield is 1403 miles. The road distance is 1628.6 miles.

How do I travel from McAllen to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from McAllen to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from McAllen to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McAllen to Bakersfield bus from?

McAllen to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.

Bus or fly from McAllen to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from McAllen to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs and takes 32h 1m.

Where does the McAllen to Bakersfield bus arrive?

McAllen to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between McAllen and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind McAllen. It is currently 1:25 AM in McAllen and 11:25 PM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from McAllen to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Bakersfield is 1629 miles. It takes approximately 28h 58m to drive from McAllen to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 119+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

McAllen to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MFE - BFL
5h 53m
$138–583
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
32h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
38h 37m
Drive 1,619.2 mi
1. Drive from McAllen to Bakersfieldcar 1,619.2 mi
28h 58m
$277–400
Bus, train via San Antonio
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
38h 40m
$835–1,313
Bus
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Monterreybus
2. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus
3. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Bakersfieldbus
2d 13h
$307–532

Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from McAllen to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 1,395.3 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Bakersfield 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, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 32h 1m.

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