There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Indiana by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Meadows Field Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BFL - IND
7h 42m$176–730Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 1hBus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
2d 3hDrive 2,064.8 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Indianapoliscar 2,064.8 mi
33h 9m$377–545Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAX - IND
9h 12m
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Indiana is to fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Indiana is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Alameda / Los Angeles, El Monte Bus Stop and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Indiana is 1840 miles. The road distance is 2076.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Bakersfield to Indiana, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Indiana is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.
Bakersfield to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Indiana is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 7:57 AM in Bakersfield and 10:57 AM in Indiana.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, El Monte Bus Stop, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Indiana is 2077 miles. It takes approximately 33h 9m to drive from Bakersfield to Indiana.
Book your Bakersfield to Indiana bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 805+ hotels available in Indiana.









