There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 to Meadows Field Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MSP - BFL
7h 40m$165–731Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
45h 35m$228–534Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
2d 9h$297–702Drive 1,856.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Bakersfieldcar 1,856.2 mi
30h 28m$339–490Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 48m$356–938
Minnesota to Bakersfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $220 - $550 and takes 45h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Bakersfield via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.
The distance between Minnesota and Bakersfield is 1527 miles. The road distance is 1867 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 45h 35m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Minnesota to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 45h 35m.
Minnesota to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Bakersfield is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 4:58 PM in Minnesota and 2:58 PM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines 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, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 45h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Bakersfield is 1867 miles. It takes approximately 30h 28m to drive from Minnesota to Bakersfield.
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