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How to get fromSt. Louis to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane STL - BFL
    7h 42m
    $194–780

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    44h 25m
    $337–622

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    46h 10m
    $677–1,443

  4. Drive 1,829.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Bakersfieldcar car 1,829.3 mi
    28h 54m
    $334–483

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 24m
    $216–410

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 15h
    $841–1,660

St. Louis to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 44h 25m.

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