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How to get fromDes Moines to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DSM - BFL
    5h 57m
    $211–849

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    40h 15m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 26m

  4. Drive  1,697.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bakersfieldcar car 1,697.8 mi
    26h 24m
    $310–448

Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 40h 15m.

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