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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montana to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 49m
    $124–466

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    35h 24m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 4h
    $644–1,246

  4. Drive 1,244.3 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Bakersfieldcar car 1,244.3 mi
    20h 9m
    $228–328

  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
    7h 35m
    $221–811

  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
    7h 9m
    $142–627

  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 42m
    $239–1,095

  8. Bus via Casper

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Casper Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Casper 144 East A St to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    38h 3m

Montana to Bakersfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$644Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Bakersfield via Buffalo, Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 35h 24m.

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