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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane AUS - BFL
    7h 6m
    $133–578

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    37h 10m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    39h 28m
    $840–1,292

  4. Drive  1,456.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Bakersfieldcar car 1,456.6 mi
    23h 32m
    $241–348

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 21m
    $137–629

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 50m
    $196–275

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 48m

Austin to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$840Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,305.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Bakersfield via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 10m.

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