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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Portland to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PWM - BFL
    8h 17m
    $275–979

  2. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane BOS - BFL
    11h 15m
    $245–856

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 1h
    $931–1,897

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 4h
    $536–1,023

  5. Drive 3,049.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bakersfieldcar car 3,049.8 mi
    2d 2h
    $557–804

  6. Fly Portland to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PWM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 28m
    $649–1,538

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston 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
    3d 1h
    $1,125–2,359

Portland to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$931Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,625.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Bakersfield via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 4h.

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