What is the cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $370 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tennessee and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Tennessee to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13 and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

The distance between Tennessee and Bakersfield is 1663 miles. The road distance is 2020.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tennessee to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $310 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tennessee to Bakersfield bus from?

Tennessee to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Tennessee to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Tennessee to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Tennessee to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tennessee and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind Tennessee. It is currently 11:55 AM in Tennessee and 9:55 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Tennessee to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennessee to Bakersfield is 2020 miles. It takes approximately 31h 31m to drive from Tennessee to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 122+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Tennessee to Bakersfield - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Memphis to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MEM - BFL
7h 39m
$213–628
Fly Nashville to Meadows Field Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane BNA - BFL
7h 52m
$204–779
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2d 4h
$317–667
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2d 6h
$607–1,387
Drive 2,008.8 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Bakersfieldcar 2,008.8 mi
31h 31m
$367–530
Fly Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MEM - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 32m
$243–1,544
Fly Nashville to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BNA - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 52m
$204–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 23h
$722–1,637

Tennessee to Bakersfield by bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,653.3 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Tennessee, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13 to Bakersfield Train Station via Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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