There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SGF - BFL
6h 15m$158–595Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
40h 25mBus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
44h 45mDrive 1,616.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Bakersfieldcar 1,616.2 mi
25h 26m$295–427
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bakersfield is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Bakersfield via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.
The distance between Springfield and Bakersfield is 1451 miles. The road distance is 1625.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 40h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Springfield to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Springfield to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 25m.
Springfield to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Bakersfield is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 5:12 PM in Springfield and 3:12 PM in Bakersfield.
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) 3 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–440
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Bakersfield is 1626 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Springfield to Bakersfield.
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