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

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington to Bakersfield by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 53m
    $209–515

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    10h 33m
    $129–410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    24h 55m
    $168–318

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    27h 43m
    $315–622

  5. Drive 1,029 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Bakersfieldcar car 1,029 mi
    17h 32m
    $188–272

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $132–276

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $296–455

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    8h 11m
    $349–524

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    8h 51m
    $224–519

  10. Fly Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    10h 44m
    $146–619

  11. Bus via Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2007
    27h 25m

Washington to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Bakersfield Train Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 55m.

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