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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 44m
    $168–596

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    37h 40m
    $294–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    44h 10m
    $614–1,300

  4. Drive 1,616.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Bakersfieldcar car 1,616.2 mi
    25h 26m
    $295–427

  5. Bus to Joplin Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane JLN - BFL
    11h 36m
    $184–633

Springfield to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration37h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,442.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 37h 40m.

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