What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $400 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

The distance between Bakersfield and Indianapolis is 1840 miles. The road distance is 2076.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $330 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Indianapolis bus from?

Bakersfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Bakersfield to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 1:55 AM in Bakersfield and 4:55 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Indianapolis is 2077 miles. It takes approximately 33h 9m to drive from Bakersfield to Indianapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

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Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 862+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Bakersfield to Indianapolis - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BFL - IND
7h 20m
$236–930
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAX - IND
9h 33m
$204–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 1h
$335–663
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 1h
$620–1,418
Drive 2,064.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Indianapoliscar 2,064.8 mi
33h 9m
$377–545

Bakersfield to Indianapolis by bus and foot

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Distance: 1,829.2 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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