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

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There are 8 ways to get from North Carolina to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CLT - BFL
    8h 23m
    $234–929

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    $186–600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 10h
    $412–786

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 23h
    $887–2,007

  5. Drive 2,415 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Bakersfieldcar car 2,415 mi
    38h 32m
    $441–637

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RDU - BFL
    8h 51m
    $224–830

  7. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    $196–470

  8. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    11h 34m
    $239–724

North Carolina to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,148.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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