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How to get fromThe Bronx to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from The Bronx to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane EWR - BFL
    10h 43m
    $237–858

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JFK - BFL
    10h 8m
    $202–754

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Croton-Harmon 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 20h

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 22h

  5. Drive  2,783.4 mi

    1. Drive from The Bronx to Bakersfieldcar car 2,783.4 mi
    45h 32m
    $508–734

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LGA - BFL
    9h 53m
    $278–1,137

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    $224–671

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 27m
    $239–675

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    12h 44m
    $322–749

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 22h

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,473 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to Bakersfield via 5 Av/W 43 St, E 42 St/Madison Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 22h.

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