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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ICT - BFL
    5h 48m
    $205–853

  2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SLN - BFL
    9h 29m
    $142–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    36h 32m
    $412–987

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    37h 40m
    $260–428

  5. Drive  1,385.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Bakersfieldcar car 1,385.4 mi
    23h 39m
    $253–366

  6. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    8h 17m
    $172–776

Kansas to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Bakersfield via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 40m.

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