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

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSN - BFL
    8h 16m
    $184–779

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ORD - BFL
    9h 41m
    $167–555

  3. 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 2h

  4. 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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $198–536

  5. Drive 2,052.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Bakersfieldcar car 2,052.6 mi
    32h 44m
    $375–542

  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 20m
    $224–929

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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