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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DSM - BFL
    6h 25m
    $191–799

  2. Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $152–614

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 40m
    $509–1,212

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    47h 55m
    $360–553

  5. Drive  1,697.8 mi

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

  6. Fly Omaha to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane OMA - BFL
    8h 9m
    $155–679

Iowa to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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 Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 47h 55m.

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