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How to get fromNanaimo to Bakersfieldby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bakersfield by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YCD - BFL
    10h 43m
    $124–579

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ZNA - BFL
    6h 25m
    $91–352

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 27m
    $525–1,060

  4. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YCD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 46m
    $105–450

Nanaimo to Bakersfield by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 987.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day.

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