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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FCA - BFL
    5h 27m
    $167–669

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    38h 16m
    $369–804

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitefish to Buttebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    44h 29m
    $339–541

  4. Drive  1,232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Bakersfieldcar car 1,232.9 mi
    24h 4m
    $225–325

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FCA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 19m
    $318–833

Whitefish to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 940.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Bakersfield Train Station via Whitefish, Butte, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 44h 29m.

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