What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Boulder?

The distance between Bakersfield and Boulder is 899 miles. The road distance is 1043.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 23h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Boulder?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bakersfield to Boulder, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 7:44 AM in Bakersfield and 8:44 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Boulder is 1043 miles. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Bakersfield to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 132+ hotels available in Boulder.

Bakersfield to Boulder - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
4h 28m
$127–631
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
23h 32m
Drive 1,037.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Bouldercar 1,037.2 mi
16h 32m
$190–274

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN) flights

43Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Boulder.

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Distance: 893.5 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Broadway & Euclid Ave via South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 23h 32m.

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