There are 4 ways to get from Denver 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
4h 24m$107–447Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 55m$225–398Drive 1,031.2 mi
- Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar 1,031.2 mi
16h 12m$189–272Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
26h 10m$201–386
Denver to Bakersfield by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Bakersfield via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between Denver and Bakersfield is 877 miles. The road distance is 1037.2 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $220 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Denver to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Denver to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $400 and takes 22h 55m.
Denver to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Bakersfield is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 10:43 AM in Denver and 9:43 AM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, 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 Denver Union Station to Bakersfield via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 22h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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 Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Bakersfield is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Denver to Bakersfield.
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