There are 4 ways to get from Sioux Falls 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
best- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane FSD - BFL
7h 4m$134–578Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2d 1h$550–1,280Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 4h$412–642Drive 1,643.4 mi
- Drive from Sioux Falls to Bakersfieldcar 1,643.4 mi
26h 28m$300–434
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from The Bus Stop and arriving at Bakersfield via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Sioux Falls and Bakersfield is 1328 miles. The road distance is 1653 miles.
The best way to get from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Sioux Falls to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux Falls station.
The best way to get from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Sioux Falls to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Bakersfield is 2h behind Sioux Falls. It is currently 1:35 AM in Sioux Falls and 11:35 PM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Sioux Falls, SD, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bus Stop to Bakersfield via Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Sioux Falls to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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
- $430–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Sioux Falls to Bakersfield is 1653 miles. It takes approximately 26h 28m to drive from Sioux Falls to Bakersfield.
There are 124+ hotels available in Bakersfield.