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How to get fromBakersfield to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BFL - CID
    7h 24m
    $156–630

  2. 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 Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    40h 19m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 1,814.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,814.5 mi
    28h 36m
    $332–479

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Cedar Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,551.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to GTC Bay 9 via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 40h 19m.

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