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

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

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  1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ICT - BFL
    5h 21m
    $215–854

  2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SLN - BFL
    9h 15m
    $152–551

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    36h 32m
    $443–992

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    36h 55m
    $227–452

  5. Drive  1,385.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Bakersfieldcar car 1,385.4 mi
    23h 39m
    $253–366

Kansas to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 36h 55m.

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