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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Louisville by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BFL - SDF
    7h 41m
    $245–931

  2. Bus via Denver

    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 to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $531–775

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $776–1,594

  4. Drive 2,082.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Louisvillecar car 2,082.7 mi
    33h 22m
    $381–549

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BFL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    8h 30m
    $367–1,447

  6. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BFL - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    10h 12m
    $275–1,030

  7. 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 Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville to Louisvillebus bus
    2d 3h
    $429–774

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville to Louisvillebus bus
    2d 18h
    $869–1,774

Bakersfield to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Louisville Bus Station via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Denver, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis in around 2d.

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