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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mississippi to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Memphis to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MEM - BFL
    6h 36m
    $224–652

  2. Fly Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane GPT - BFL
    8h 25m
    $182–737

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson 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
    44h 30m
    $315–510

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 7h
    $575–1,349

  5. Drive  1,839.6 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Bakersfieldcar car 1,839.6 mi
    29h 51m
    $336–485

  6. Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JAN - BFL
    6h 33m
    $191–672

  7. Fly Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 28m
    $265–1,267

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 9h
    $542–1,215

Mississippi to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Bakersfield via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 44h 30m.

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