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How to get fromBakersfield to South Bendby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to South Bend by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BFL - SBN
    9h 36m
    $269–996

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    46h 40m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $766–1,609

  4. Drive 2,101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to South Bendcar car 2,101.7 mi
    33h 22m
    $384–554

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,820.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to South Bend, IN via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 46h 40m.

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