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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colorado to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DEN - BFL
    5h 10m
    $115–480
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    23h 35m
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    30h 20m
    $185–350
  4. Drive 1,031.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar car 1,031.2 mi
    16h 11m
    $189–272

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Grant St to Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 23h 35m.

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