There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN)plane BFL - SBN
9h 54m$309–1,098Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 1h$662–1,508Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
2d 5h$365–668Drive 2,116.3 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Elkhartcar 2,116.3 mi
33h 43m$387–558
Bakersfield to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart is to bus which costs $360 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $300 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Elkhart is 1845 miles. The road distance is 2128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $300 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
Bakersfield to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Elkhart is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 2:10 PM in Bakersfield and 5:10 PM in Elkhart.
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) twice daily. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Elkhart is 2129 miles. It takes approximately 33h 43m to drive from Bakersfield to Elkhart.
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