Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Bakersfieldby plane, bus, or train

Find Transport to Bakersfield

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Bakersfield by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SYD - BFL
    19h 53m
    $515–1,643

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SYD - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    22h 12m
    $459–1,568

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SYD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    20h 6m
    $525–1,159

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SYD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    24h 3m
    $484–1,488

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SYD - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    22h 5m
    $549–1,887

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SYD - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    23h 53m
    $802–1,940

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SYD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    23h 18m
    $661–1,289

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,526.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides