There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DSM - BFL
6h 2m$200–798Fly from Omaha
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane OMA - BFL
8h 8m$165–680Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
44h 40m$588–1,327Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
47h 55m$359–628Drive 1,697.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Bakersfieldcar 1,697.8 mi
26h 24m$310–448
Iowa to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 26h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bakersfield via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 55m.
The distance between Iowa and Bakersfield is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1707.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 44h 40m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Iowa to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Iowa to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 47h 55m.
Iowa to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Bakersfield is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 1:03 AM in Iowa and 11:03 PM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Omaha to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Omaha to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Omaha to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Bakersfield is 1708 miles. It takes approximately 26h 24m to drive from Iowa to Bakersfield.
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