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How to get fromBranson to Bakersfieldby car, plane, taxi, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Branson to Bakersfield by car, plane, taxi, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane XNA - BFL
    7h 57m
    $199–801

  2. Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SGF - BFL
    8h 44m
    $160–650

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Branson to Springfield CU Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    40h 31m
    $354–678

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    45h 30m
    $558–1,223

  5. Drive  1,628.3 mi

    1. Drive from Branson to Bakersfieldcar car 1,628.3 mi
    26h 23m
    $298–430

  6. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane XNA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 58m
    $160–722

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Branson to Bakersfield. However, you can drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Springfield CU Transit Center, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station.

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