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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane plane BFL - DEN
    4h 14m
    $114–488
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    24h 41m
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    29h 32m
  4. Drive  1,030.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Denvercar car 1,030.6 mi
    16h 14m
    $189–272
  5. Bus via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2038
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    27h 44m
    $195–294

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Civic Center Loop via Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 24h 41m.

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