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How to get fromSanta Fe to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SAF - BFL
    6h 44m
    $123–462

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    23h 13m
    $302–643

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    24h 39m
    $170–319

  4. Drive 855.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Bakersfieldcar car 855.9 mi
    13h 40m
    $157–226

Santa Fe to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 24h 39m.

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