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How to get fromWilmington to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ILM - BFL
    8h 3m
    $206–794

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ILM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 7m
    $167–615

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 2h
    $456–902

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3d 7h
    $922–1,996

  5. Drive 2,583 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Bakersfieldcar car 2,583 mi
    41h 30m
    $472–681

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ILM - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 46m
    $221–789

Wilmington to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,328.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Bakersfield via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 2h.

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