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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ICT - BFL
    5h 30m
    $215–854

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    37h 7m
    $550–1,173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    37h 40m
    $274–515

  4. Drive 1,385.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Bakersfieldcar car 1,385.4 mi
    23h 39m
    $253–366

Wichita to Bakersfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Bakersfield via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 40m.

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