There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Colorado by plane, 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
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
4h 20m$130–634Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
22h 48mDrive 1,031 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Denvercar 1,031 mi
16h 13m$189–272
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Colorado is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Colorado is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Colorado is 884 miles. The road distance is 1037 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 22h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bakersfield to Colorado, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Colorado is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 48m.
Bakersfield to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Colorado is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 8:01 AM in Bakersfield and 9:01 AM in Colorado.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Colorado, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 22h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Denver via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Denver via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Colorado is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Bakersfield to Colorado.
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