There are 3 ways to get from Colorado to Bakersfield by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
5h 10m$120–500Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 27mDrive 1,031.2 mi
- Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar 1,031.2 mi
16h 11m$189–272
Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Broadway and arriving at Bakersfield via Denver Union Station and South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
The distance between Colorado and Bakersfield is 879 miles. The road distance is 1037.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colorado to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Colorado to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 27m.
Colorado to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas BusTerminal station.
Bakersfield is 1h behind Colorado. It is currently 4:02 PM in Colorado and 3:02 PM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Broadway to Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 23h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Bakersfield is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Colorado to Bakersfield.
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