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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN)planeBFL - SBN
    8h 1m
    $259–898
  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 1h
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
    2d 7h
  4. Drive 2,115.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Elkhartcar2,115.9 mi
    33h 32m
    $387–558

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Elkhart Transit Center via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 2d 7h.

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