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 45m and costs $130 - $650.

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 22h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bakersfield to Denver, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Denver?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 33m.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 2:28 PM in Bakersfield and 3:28 PM 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 1110+ hotels available in Denver.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Denver by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
3h 45m
$134–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
22h 33m
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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4h 9mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Denver Union Station via South Strip Transit Terminal and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 22h 33m.

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