There are 5 ways to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane ABQ - BFL
5h 27m$107–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
20h 38m$235–536Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 55m$159–248Drive 795.2 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Bakersfieldcar 795.2 mi
12h 43m$146–210Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SAF - BFL
9h 25m$172–532
New Mexico to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Bakersfield via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between New Mexico and Bakersfield is 717 miles. The road distance is 799.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 38m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield, including transfers.
New Mexico to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 21h 55m.
New Mexico to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Bakersfield is 1h behind New Mexico. It is currently 10:59 AM in New Mexico and 9:59 AM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Bakersfield is 800 miles. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from New Mexico to Bakersfield.
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