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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis 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 36m
    $194–778

  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 18m
    $186–375

  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
    $412–646

  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 1h
    $1,164–1,899

  5. Drive  2,071 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Bakersfieldcar car 2,071 mi
    32h 53m
    $354–512

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $197–829

  7. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane IND - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    13h 44m

Indianapolis to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest 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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