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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    7h 32m
    $182–776

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    39h 30m
    $494–1,070

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City 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
    42h 20m
    $323–504

  4. Drive  1,578.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Bakersfieldcar car 1,578.9 mi
    26h 40m
    $289–417

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 24m
    $213–691

Kansas City to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Bakersfield via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 42h 20m.

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