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

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

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSP - BFL
    7h 42m
    $165–731

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    43h 22m

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 9h

  4. Drive 1,856.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bakersfieldcar car 1,856.2 mi
    30h 29m
    $339–490

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    $277–948

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Bakersfield via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 43h 22m.

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