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How to get fromBakersfield to Battle Creekby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bakersfield to Battle Creek by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BFL - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    10h 20m
    $271–955

  2. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    12h 55m
    $217–778

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus
    47h 42m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    2d 2h
    $788–1,664

  5. Drive 2,178.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Battle Creekcar car 2,178.1 mi
    34h 27m
    $398–575

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BFL - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    12h 7m
    $315–1,171

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    12h 45m
    $252–694

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    12h 52m
    $230–885

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    13h 2m
    $277–562

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,092.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Battle Creek via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 47h 42m.

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