Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew Mexico to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Bakersfield

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ABQ - BFL
    5h 28m
    $112–507

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 27m
    $79–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    21h 10m
    $170–256

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 13m

  5. Drive  795.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Bakersfieldcar car 795.2 mi
    12h 43m
    $146–210

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SAF - BFL
    7h 14m
    $172–532

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 58m
    $105–528

New Mexico to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 713.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 21h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There