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

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

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BFL - MCI
    6h 58m
    $214–878

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 50m
    $386–573

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 37m
    $589–1,254

  4. Drive 1,570.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Kansas Citycar car 1,570.2 mi
    27h 5m
    $287–414

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    9h 12m
    $256–817

Bakersfield to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,388.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Kansas City Bus Station via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, and Denver Union Station in around 34h 50m.

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