What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Des Moines via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Iowa?

The distance between Bakersfield and Iowa is 1453 miles. The road distance is 1707.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 35h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bakersfield to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Iowa bus from?

Bakersfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Iowa?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 25m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Iowa bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 11:29 AM in Bakersfield and 1:29 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Iowa is 1707 miles. It takes approximately 26h 19m to drive from Bakersfield to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 213+ hotels available in Iowa.

Bakersfield to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Iowa 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 Meadows Field Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BFL - DSM
6h 3m
$261–1,049
Fly Meadows Field Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane BFL - SUX
9h 19m
$145–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
35h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
43h 26m
Drive 1,697.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Des Moinescar 1,697.2 mi
26h 19m
$310–448
Fly Meadows Field Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Omaha (OMA)plane BFL - OMA
5h 50m
$229–908
Fly Meadows Field Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BFL - CID
7h 27m
$165–618
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
7h 46m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

39Weekly Planes

6h 49mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,444.4 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Des Moines via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 35h 25m.

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