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How to get fromBakersfield to Detroitby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Detroit by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BFL - DTW
    8h 14m
    $236–930

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    10h 10m
    $207–607

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 5h
    $648–1,502

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 7h
    $380–642

  5. Drive  2,292.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Detroitcar car 2,292.9 mi
    36h 15m
    $419–605

Bakersfield to Detroit by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Detroit, MI via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 7h.

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