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

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

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BFL - MSP
    6h 3m
    $186–730

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    8h 28m
    $168–469

  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
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    43h
    $381–672

  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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $659–1,394

  5. Drive 1,857.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Minneapoliscar car 1,857.2 mi
    30h 38m
    $339–490

Bakersfield to Minneapolis by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43hAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,518.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Minneapolis via South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 43h.

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