How to get from Bend to Bakersfield by car, truck, walk, bike

Distance between Bend and Bakersfield is 997 kilometers (618 miles).
Driving distance from Bend to Bakersfield is 1157 kilometers (717 miles)

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4 Ways from Bend (United States/Oregon) to Bakersfield (United States/California)

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1. Continue onto Northwest Franklin Avenue 131 m
2. Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street 113 m
3. Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue 121 m
4. Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road 119 m
5. Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue 286 m
6. Turn right onto Bend Parkway, US 97 91.70 km
7. Continue onto The Dalles-California Highway, US 97 161.11 km
8. Continue onto US 97, US 97 80.65 km
9. Turn left onto I 5 Business 104.50 km
10. Keep left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway, I 5 207.24 km
11. Keep left onto West Side Highway, I 5 25.25 km
12. Keep left onto West Side Freeway, I 5 29.97 km
13. Keep right 677 m
14. Keep left 557 m
15. Keep left 2.80 km
16. Keep right 494 m
17. Keep right 91.62 km
18. Keep left onto CA 99 175.83 km
19. Keep left onto CA 99 173.99 km
20. Keep left onto Golden State Freeway, CA 99 10.03 km
21. Keep right 298 m
22. Arrive at destination 0 m
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The best way to get from Bend, Oregon to Bakersfield, California

The best way to get from Bend, Oregon to Bakersfield, California is by booking a train ride. Although the distance is around 800 miles, taking a train usually takes around 18-20 hours, which is enough time to catch up on some reading or rest. Alternatively, driving a car would take around 13-14 hours depending on traffic conditions, and flying takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes including airport procedures. Taking a bus may also be an option, with around 18-19 hours of travel time, but it can be less comfortable than a train ride.\n\nOverall, taking a train is the most convenient and comfortable way to get from Bend to Bakersfield.

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