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How to get fromTucson to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane TUS - BFL
    5h 24m
    $92–437

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    16h 22m
    $80–110

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 10m
    $187–374

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    15h 25m
    $100–140

  5. Drive 594.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Bakersfieldcar car 594.8 mi
    9h 42m
    $109–157

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    4h 36m
    $127–423

Tucson to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Tucson to Bakersfield, CA 4 times a day. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 12h 43m.

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