There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane BFL - SGF
6h 5m$150–598Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
39h 25m$328–490Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
44h 3mDrive 1,609.6 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Springfieldcar 1,609.6 mi
25h 40m$276–398
Bakersfield to Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 25h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Springfield is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1619 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 39h 25m and costs $320 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bakersfield to Springfield, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $490 and takes 39h 25m.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 7:58 AM in Bakersfield and 9:58 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station in around 39h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Springfield is 1619 miles. It takes approximately 25h 40m to drive from Bakersfield to Springfield.
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