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 1m$170–598Bus
- 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
39h 55m$309–604Bus, 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 3m$634–1,319Drive 1,610 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Springfieldcar 1,610 mi
25h 40m$294–425
Bakersfield to Springfield by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $170 - $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 39h 55m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Springfield is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1619.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 39h 55m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 1m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 39h 55m.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 1:07 PM in Bakersfield and 3:07 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) 5 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 39h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–500
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $350–500
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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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