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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Missouri by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BFL - SGF
    6h 1m
    $160–598

  2. 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 49m
    $589–1,255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    42h 10m
    $329–595

  4. Drive 1,570.2 mi

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

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BFL - STL
    6h 25m
    $227–931

  6. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BFL - COU
    6h 28m
    $204–643

  7. Fly to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BFL - MCI
    7h
    $224–928

Bakersfield to Missouri by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Missouri, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Kansas City via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 42h 10m.

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