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How to get fromColorado to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeDEN - BFL
    5h 8m
    $120–490
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbusGreyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    23h 27m
  3. Drive 1,031.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar1,031.2 mi
    16h 6m
    $189–272

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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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.

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