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 11m.

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 50m and costs $110 - $500.

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 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Denver to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Denver to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Denver to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 22m.

What is the time difference between Denver and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 8:48 AM in Denver and 7:48 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 11m to drive from Denver to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 98+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Denver to Bakersfield - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 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
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
4h 50m
$117–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 22m
Drive 1,031.2 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfieldcar 1,031.2 mi
16h 11m
$189–272

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

43Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Denver to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 872.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 BusTerminal and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 22h 22m.

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