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How to get fromBakersfield to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFL - DSM
    5h 45m
    $152–601

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    38h 20m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    43h 34m

  4. Drive  1,697.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Des Moinescar car 1,697.3 mi
    26h 26m
    $310–448

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Des Moines via Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 20m.

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