What is the cheapest way to get from Shafter to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Shafter to Elkhart is to bus which costs $240 - $490 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shafter to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Shafter to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $260 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Shafter and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Shafter to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Stringham Park - Southbound and arriving at Transfer Center via Bakersfield, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Shafter to Elkhart?

The distance between Shafter and Elkhart is 1853 miles. The road distance is 2146.2 miles.

How do I travel from Shafter to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Shafter to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $290 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Shafter to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Shafter to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shafter to Elkhart bus from?

Shafter to Elkhart bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Shafter to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Shafter to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Shafter to Elkhart bus arrive?

Shafter to Elkhart bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Shafter and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 3h ahead of Shafter. It is currently 3:04 PM in Shafter and 6:04 PM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Shafter to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Shafter to Elkhart is 2146 miles. It takes approximately 33h 51m to drive from Shafter to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 212+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Shafter to Elkhart - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shafter to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN)BFL - SBN
7h 23m
$262–876
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
2d 6h
$247–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from TA Travel Center - Bakersfield to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
2d 2h
$296–521
Drive 2,133.7 mi
1. Drive from Shafter to Elkhart2,133.7 mi
33h 51m
$390–563

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) flights

19Weekly Planes

8h 29mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,842.2 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stringham Park - Southbound to Transfer Center via GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 2d 6h.

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