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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SGF - BFL
    6h 40m
    $158–646

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    40h 25m
    $291–533

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 45m
    $547–1,215

  4. Drive  1,616.2 mi

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

Springfield to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,442.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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 via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 40h 25m.

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