There are 5 ways to get from Norman to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane OKC - BFL
6h 4m$222–710Bus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
36h 1m$278–502Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
41h 55m$606–1,262Drive 1,353.3 mi
- Drive from Norman to Bakersfieldcar 1,353.3 mi
21h 18m$247–357Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norman Amtrak Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 1h$646–1,378
Norman to Bakersfield by bus, taxi, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norman to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Norman to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Norman to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Norman TC-Bay A and arriving at Bakersfield via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 1m.
The distance between Norman and Bakersfield is 1240 miles. The road distance is 1361.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norman to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 36h 1m and costs $270 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Norman to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Norman to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Norman to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $500 and takes 36h 1m.
Norman to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Bakersfield is 2h behind Norman. It is currently 3:05 AM in Norman and 1:05 AM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Norman, OK, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norman TC-Bay A to Bakersfield via Transit Center-Bay D, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 36h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norman Amtrak Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Worth to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Norman to Bakersfield is 1361 miles. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Norman to Bakersfield.
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