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How to get fromNewport News to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ORF - BFL
    8h 11m
    $292–910

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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
    3d
    $1,004–2,232

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 7h
    $519–999

  4. Drive 2,672.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newport News to Bakersfieldcar car 2,672.4 mi
    43h
    $488–705

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $403–1,331

  6. Train, bus via Wilmington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Wilmingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 11h
    $1,147–2,447

Newport News to Bakersfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,402 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals to Bakersfield via Elmhurst & Warwick, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 7h.

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