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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RDU - BFL
    8h 59m
    $224–830

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 50m
    $186–600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh 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 15h
    $456–861

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d
    $1,107–2,290

  5. Drive 2,527.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Bakersfieldcar car 2,527.7 mi
    41h 5m
    $462–667

Raleigh to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,264 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Bakersfield via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h.

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