What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $190 - $360 and takes 27h.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield is to bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Bakersfield?

The distance between Fort Collins and Bakersfield is 926 miles. The road distance is 1096.6 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Collins to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 24h 42m and costs $220 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fort Collins to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to Bakersfield bus from?

Fort Collins to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Fort Collins to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Fort Collins to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Fort Collins and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Fort Collins. It is currently 3:30 PM in Fort Collins and 2:30 PM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Bakersfield is 1097 miles. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Fort Collins to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
5h 20m
$138–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
24h 42m
$224–401
Drive 1,090.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Bakersfieldcar 1,090.2 mi
17h 8m
$199–288
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
27h
$190–354

Fort Collins to Bakersfield by bus and taxi

7Weekly Services

24h 42mAverage Duration

$224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 24h 42m.

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