There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)BFL - SGF
6h 9m$150–598Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
39h 53mDrive 1,609.6 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Springfield1,609.6 mi
25h 35m$294–425Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)BFL - JLN
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
11h 26m$174–601Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
43h 40m
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 40m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Springfield is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1619 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Bakersfield to Springfield, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 40m.
Bakersfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 9:30 AM in Bakersfield and 11:30 AM in Springfield.
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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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- 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 Albuquerque Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Springfield is 1619 miles. It takes approximately 25h 35m to drive from Bakersfield to Springfield.
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