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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tacoma to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SEA - BFL
    6h 38m
    $100–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    24h 21m
    $159–316

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    26h 55m
    $302–602

  4. Drive 998 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Bakersfieldcar car 998 mi
    16h 59m
    $183–264

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    10h 19m
    $209–520

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $167–471

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SEA - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    $361–460

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 42m
    $100–370

Tacoma to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Bakersfield Train Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 21m.

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