There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Springfield by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 14m$160–598Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
40hBus, 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$294–425
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which costs $160 - $600 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.
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 40h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bakersfield to Springfield, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 1:58 PM in Bakersfield and 3:58 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 40h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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