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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Bakersfield by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Nanaimo to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ZNA - BFL
    6h 30m
    $111–456

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZNA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 23m
    $88–348

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus 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 42m

  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
    11h 27m
    $96–385

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YCD - BFL
    11h 36m
    $119–508

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily.

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