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

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MIA - BFL
    8h 53m
    $192–727

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 18h
    $484–916

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 22h
    $1,433–2,920

  4. Drive 2,743.1 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Bakersfieldcar car 2,743.1 mi
    44h 47m
    $501–724

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FLL - BFL
    9h 41m
    $215–782

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    $224–898

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 4m
    $427–1,653

Miami to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,390.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 18h.

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