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How to get fromBakersfield to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BFL - MSP
    6h 8m
    $207–882

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 4h
    $362–850

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 8h
    $749–1,703

  4. Drive 1,857.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Minneapoliscar car 1,857.1 mi
    30h 33m
    $339–490

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    8h 24m
    $647–977

Bakersfield to Minneapolis by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Minneapolis via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 2d 4h.

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