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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Bakersfield, CAby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bakersfield, CA by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHL - BFL
    9h 28m
    $252–989

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane EWR - BFL
    10h 18m
    $238–881

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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 Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    2d 19h
    $464–762

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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 21h
    $714–1,546

  5. Drive  2,708.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bakersfield, CAcar car 2,708.3 mi
    43h 47m
    $495–714

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    12h 12m
    $281–471

  7. Train, bus via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 21h
    $754–2,438

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    $835–1,951

Philadelphia to Bakersfield, CA by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,409 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bakersfield, CA via St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 2d 19h.

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