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

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

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  1. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DFW - BFL
    7h 15m
    $126–488

  2. Bus to Dallas, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $111–408

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McKinney 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
    36h 35m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 1h

  5. Drive  1,433.7 mi

    1. Drive from McKinney to Bakersfieldcar car 1,433.7 mi
    23h 32m
    $262–378

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,322.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from McKinney to Bakersfield via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 36h 35m.

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