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How to get fromBakersfield to Elkhartby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BFL - SBN
    9h 59m
    $309–1,048

  2. 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $769–1,624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $424–794

  4. Drive 2,116.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Elkhartcar car 2,116.3 mi
    33h 43m
    $387–558

Bakersfield to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,834.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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