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How to get fromBakersfield to West Lafayetteby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to West Lafayette by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BFL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 32m
    $262–968

  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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $761–1,599

  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 Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h
    $372–698

  4. Drive 2,055.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to West Lafayettecar car 2,055.3 mi
    34h 12m
    $376–542

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    10h 48m
    $273–757

Bakersfield to West Lafayette by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,884.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lafayette Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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