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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ABQ - BFL
    5h 27m
    $107–497

  2. 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
    $271–660

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 55m
    $164–253

  4. Drive  795.2 mi

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

  5. 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 45m
    $172–532

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

    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
    $323–742

New Mexico to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 21h 55m.

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