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

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

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  1. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BZN - BFL
    5h 37m
    $99–401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    39h 25m
    $338–488

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    43h 13m
    $717–1,109

  4. Drive  1,223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Bakersfieldcar car 1,223.6 mi
    20h 55m
    $224–323

  5. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FCA - BFL
    5h 29m
    $161–610

  6. Fly Missoula International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSO - BFL
    9h 2m
    $122–576

  7. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BZN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 45m
    $196–502

Montana to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration39h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Bakersfield Train Station via Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 39h 25m.

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