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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSY - BFL
    8h
    $184–778

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 40m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2d 1h
    $1,110–1,707

  4. Drive  1,929.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Bakersfieldcar car 1,929.5 mi
    31h 51m
    $319–461

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h
    $206–505

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 57m
    $197–829

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,728.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Bakersfield via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 44h 40m.

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