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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RIC - BFL
    9h 22m
    $232–927

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond 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 17h
    $445–847

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak 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
    2d 22h
    $975–2,180

  4. Drive 2,604.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Bakersfieldcar car 2,604.4 mi
    41h 53m
    $476–687

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 31m
    $273–748

Richmond to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,320.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 17h.

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