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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Denver is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Denver Union Station via Las Vegas Downtown and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Denver?

The distance between Bakersfield and Denver is 878 miles. The road distance is 1037 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 24h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bakersfield to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Denver bus from?

Bakersfield to Denver bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Denver?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 20m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Denver bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Denver bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Las Vegas station.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 3:29 AM in Bakersfield and 4:29 AM in Denver.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Denver is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Bakersfield to Denver.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Denver.

Bakersfield to Denver - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Denver by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, 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
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
3h 38m
$134–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
24h 20m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
29h 32m
Drive 1,031 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Denvercar 1,031 mi
16h 13m
$189–272

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

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Distance: 872.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Denver Union Station via Las Vegas Downtown and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 24h 20m.

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