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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 26h 22m.

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 7m and costs $220 - $900.

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 and train which takes 44h 9m and costs $500 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Iowa to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Iowa to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 45h 15m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:51 AM in Iowa and 4:51 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Iowa to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Bakersfield is 1708 miles. It takes approximately 26h 22m to drive from Iowa to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 113+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Iowa to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 7m
$220–898
Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
cheapest
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 11m
$169–724
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 9m
$541–1,340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
45h 15m
$355–775
Drive 1,697.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bakersfieldcar 1,697.8 mi
26h 22m
$310–448
Fly Omaha to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane OMA - BFL
8h 23m
$185–830

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

44Weekly Planes

6h 45mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 1,444 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Bakersfield via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 45h 15m.

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