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How to get fromSouth Bend to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SBN - BFL
    8h 51m
    $176–693

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 2h
    $649–1,698

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 5h
    $404–732

  4. Drive  2,102.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Bakersfieldcar car 2,102.6 mi
    33h 21m
    $384–555

South Bend to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Bakersfield via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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