There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Wichita by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane BFL - ICT
5h 35m$236–1,005Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
35h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus
37h 40mDrive 1,380.1 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Wichitacar 1,380.1 mi
23h 56m$252–364
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Wichita is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Wichita is 1228 miles. The road distance is 1388.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Wichita without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bakersfield to Wichita, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Wichita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 40m.
Bakersfield to Wichita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Wichita is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 6:23 PM in Bakersfield and 8:23 PM in Wichita.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Wichita Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 37h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- 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
Bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Wichita is 1388 miles. It takes approximately 23h 56m to drive from Bakersfield to Wichita.
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