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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Bakersfield?

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.

How far is it from Denver to Bakersfield?

The distance between Denver and Bakersfield is 877 miles. The road distance is 1037.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $220 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Denver to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Bakersfield bus from?

Denver to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Denver to Bakersfield?

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.

Where does the Denver to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Denver to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 10:43 AM in Denver and 9:43 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Denver to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Bakersfield is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Denver to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Denver to Bakersfield?

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Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 89+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
4h 24m
$107–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 55m
$225–398
Drive 1,031.2 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar 1,031.2 mi
16h 12m
$189–272
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
26h 10m
$201–386

Denver to Bakersfield by bus and taxi

7Weekly Services

22h 55mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 872 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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.

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