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

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk 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 47m
    $227–806

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    $169–573

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg 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 23h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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 1h

  5. Drive  2,678.4 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Bakersfieldcar car 2,678.4 mi
    43h 31m
    $474–684

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ORF - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 32m
    $231–858

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,385.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Bakersfield via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 1h.

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