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

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

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBFL - SGF
    6h 9m
    $150–598
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    39h 53m
  3. Drive 1,609.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Springfieldcar1,609.6 mi
    25h 35m
    $294–425
  4. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeBFL - JLN
    2. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    11h 26m
    $174–601
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    43h 40m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 40m.

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