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

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There are 10 ways to get from Queens to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JFK - BFL
    9h 25m
    $201–785

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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
    2d 21h
    $812–1,951

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 22h
    $482–785

  4. Drive  2,782.1 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Bakersfieldcar car 2,782.1 mi
    45h 33m
    $508–734

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LGA - BFL
    10h 19m
    $258–1,037

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane EWR - BFL
    10h 5m
    $238–863

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 7m
    $212–600

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 42m
    $239–678

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    11h 27m
    $315–730

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown 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 23h
    $719–1,563

Queens to Bakersfield by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,471.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Bakersfield via W 34 St/5 Av, E 34 St/5 Av, 8 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 22h.

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