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

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

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ATW - BFL
    7h 6m
    $166–643

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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 1h
    $597–1,389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 5h
    $374–607

  4. Drive  2,052.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Bakersfieldcar car 2,052.6 mi
    32h 46m
    $375–542

  5. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSN - BFL
    8h 12m
    $214–928

  6. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MKE - BFL
    8h 11m
    $204–878

Wisconsin to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Bakersfield via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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