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

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There are 7 ways to get from Missouri to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SGF - BFL
    6h 24m
    $148–595

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    40h 1m
    $1,002–1,541

  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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    41h 35m
    $352–529

  4. Drive  1,578.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Bakersfieldcar car 1,578.9 mi
    26h 40m
    $270–390

  5. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane COU - BFL
    6h 50m
    $197–642

  6. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    7h 14m
    $172–776

  7. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane STL - BFL
    7h 51m
    $174–728

Missouri to Bakersfield by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,002Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,442.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Bakersfield Train Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 41h 35m.

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