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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane EWR - BFL
    9h 13m
    $214–782

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 16h
    $869–1,770

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 19h
    $485–896

  4. Drive 2,761.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Bakersfieldcar car 2,761.4 mi
    45h 3m
    $504–728

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JFK - BFL
    9h 49m
    $229–806

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 2m
    $226–753

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    $221–777

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 21h
    $1,067–2,735

  9. Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 4h
    $1,113–2,294

Newark to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$869Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,454 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Bakersfield via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 19h.

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