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How to get fromIndiana to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane IND - BFL
    8h 28m
    $194–779

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 15m
    $184–415

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d
    $309–644

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $601–1,398

  5. Drive 2,071 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Bakersfieldcar car 2,071 mi
    32h 53m
    $378–546

Indiana to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d.

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