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

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

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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
    6h 43m
    $98–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Casper Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Casper to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    38h 4m
    $386–539

  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
    $417–844

  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 25m
    $161–660

  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
    8h 47m
    $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 53m
    $196–502

  8. Bus via Reno

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    39h 45m
    $358–520

Montana to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and taxi

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration38h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings, MT to Bakersfield via Casper Amtrak Station, Casper, Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 38h 4m.

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