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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Bakersfield is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Boulder to Bakersfield?

The distance between Boulder and Bakersfield is 898 miles. The road distance is 1043.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs $220 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Boulder to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Bakersfield bus from?

Boulder to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Boulder to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 3:25 AM in Boulder and 2:25 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Boulder to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Bakersfield is 1043 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Boulder to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 104+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Boulder to Bakersfield by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
5h 14m
$103–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
24h 50m
$222–400
Drive 1,037.3 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Bakersfieldcar 1,037.3 mi
16h 30m
$190–274
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
28h 1m
$198–388

Boulder to Bakersfield by bus and taxi

7Weekly Services

24h 50mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boulder to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 892.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Bakersfield via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 24h 50m.

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