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

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There are 4 ways to get from Denver 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
    4h 32m
    $101–434

  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
    24h 42m

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    30h 56m

  4. Drive  1,031.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar car 1,031.2 mi
    16h 13m
    $189–272

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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, Las Vegas Strip, SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 24h 42m.

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