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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PDX - BFL
    4h 48m
    $96–393

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    20h 55m
    $126–261

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    25h
    $246–511

  4. Drive 864.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bakersfieldcar car 864.2 mi
    14h 46m
    $158–228

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 25m
    $131–268

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 14m
    $120–399

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 19m
    $267–455

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    6h 34m
    $249–495

Portland Airport (PDX) to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Bakersfield Train Station via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 55m.

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