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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €304 but you can travel from only €161 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 2304 miles (3709 km) distance in 5h 53m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2304 miles (3709 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €304 |
Flights per day 44 |
Fastest flight 5h 53m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €368 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 64h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €368, while a bus costs an average of €368.
Distance: 2304 miles (3709 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€368 Average price Cheapest | €441 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
64h 17m Average total duration Fastest 63h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC:
A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC costing on average €670.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 63h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:05 PM Bakersfield, CA | 7h58 | 6:03 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2.
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Most Bakersfield, CA to Washington, DC flights use the Meadows Field to Dulles International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Use this guide to compare Bakersfield, CA and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Meadows Field is 3 km from Bakersfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadows Field has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: One cafe and snack bar available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Meadows Field.
Available at Meadows Field: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadows Field: Airport facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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