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

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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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 45m
    $112–467

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    24h 40m

  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
    $184–325

  4. Drive 1,031.2 mi

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

  5. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    40h 30m
    $204–963

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 24h 40m.

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