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

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

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ORF - BFL
    7h 53m
    $247–857

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 38m
    $226–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $502–987

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 2h
    $1,056–2,214

  5. Drive 2,696 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 2,696 mi
    43h 54m
    $492–711

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DCA - BFL
    8h 44m
    $314–929

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RIC - BFL
    9h 47m
    $242–927

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3d 10h
    $1,012–2,073

Virginia to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,385.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Bakersfield Train Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 22h.

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