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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 4m
    $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
    $185–413

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 1h
    $358–575

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 2h
    $570–1,308

  5. Drive  2,071 mi

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

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 23h
    $707–1,587

Indianapolis to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bakersfield via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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