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How to get fromIndependence to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    9h 2m
    $182–776

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    41h
    $491–1,151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    44h 11m
    $318–505

  4. Drive  1,587.9 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Bakersfieldcar car 1,587.9 mi
    26h 55m
    $290–419

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 54m
    $213–691

Independence to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41hAverage Duration
Ticket$491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Bakersfield via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 44h 11m.

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