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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YVR - BFL
    7h 30m
    $104–402

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    28h 40m
    $172–346

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    42h 27m
    $499–1,027

  4. Drive 1,171 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Bakersfieldcar car 1,171 mi
    20h 12m
    $268–388

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 23m
    $120–853

Vancouver to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Bakersfield Train Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 40m.

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