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How to get fromIndiana to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane IND - BFL
    9h 2m
    $174–729

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 52m
    $132–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    46h 50m
    $191–706

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 4h
    $288–1,733

  5. Drive 2,065.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Bakersfieldcar car 2,065.2 mi
    33h 7m
    $377–545

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 59m
    $199–591

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 49m

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 43m
    $166–662

Indiana to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration46h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 46h 50m.

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