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

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

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BFL - MCI
    8h 33m
    $174–778

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 56m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    43h 42m

  4. Drive 1,579.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Independencecar car 1,579.3 mi
    27h 20m
    $289–417

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    10h 30m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and East Village - Bay A in around 43h 42m.

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