What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bakersfield via Denver Union Station and South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.

How far is it from Iowa to Bakersfield?

The distance between Iowa and Bakersfield is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1707.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 36h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Iowa to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Bakersfield bus from?

Iowa to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 54m.

Where does the Iowa to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Iowa to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 7:50 PM in Iowa and 5:50 PM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Iowa to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Bakersfield is 1708 miles. It takes approximately 26h 16m to drive from Iowa to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 103+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Iowa to Bakersfield - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Des Moines to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DSM - BFL
6h 19m
$230–948
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Meadows Field Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane CID - BFL
8h 3m
$164–617
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
36h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
44h 12m
$204–655
Drive 1,697.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bakersfieldcar 1,697.8 mi
26h 16m
$310–448
Fly Omaha to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane OMA - BFL
8h 38m
$205–880
Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
8h 42m
$206–820

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

39Weekly Planes

7h 9mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 1,444 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bakersfield via Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 36h 54m.

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