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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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
    8h 44m
    $259–1,046

  2. 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

  3. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive  2,101.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to South Bendcar car 2,101.3 mi
    33h 23m
    $384–554

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,820.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 Street Station - South Bend via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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