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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFL - DSM
    6h 44m
    $286–1,145

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BFL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Elkhartcar car
    20h 1m
    $159–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus 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
    37h 3m
    $352–612

  4. 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 52m
    $651–1,357

  5. Drive 1,714.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Elkhartcar car 1,714.4 mi
    26h 44m
    $313–452

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,462 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Elkhart via South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 37h 3m.

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