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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSY - BFL
    7h 57m
    $204–779

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    9h 41m
    $166–600

  3. 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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    43h 50m
    $330–631

  4. 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
    $666–1,335

  5. Drive 1,929.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Bakersfieldcar car 1,929.6 mi
    31h 51m
    $353–509

New Orleans to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,728.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 Train Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 50m.

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