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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DSM - BFL
    6h 28m
    $240–998

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    44h 13m
    $199–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    39h 40m

  4. Drive 1,697.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bakersfieldcar car 1,697.8 mi
    26h 22m
    $310–448

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane OMA - BFL
    8h 39m
    $205–930

Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Bakersfield via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 39h 40m.

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