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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Cortez is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Cortez is to fly and drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $110 - $450.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Cortez?

The distance between Bakersfield and Cortez is 710 miles. The road distance is 738.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Cortez without a car is to bus and taxi via Paradise which takes 20h 25m and costs $430 - $650.

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

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

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Cortez?

Cortez is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 2:25 AM in Bakersfield and 3:25 AM in Cortez.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Cortez?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Cortez is 738 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Bakersfield to Cortez.

Where can I stay near Cortez?

There are 49+ hotels available in Cortez.

Bakersfield to Cortez - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Cortez by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane BFL - DRO
2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Cortezcar
5h 20m
$114–444
Bus, taxi via Paradise
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Green Riverbus
3. Take the bus from Green River to Blandingbus
4. Take the bus from Blanding - Clark's Market to Aneth - Red Mesa Expressbus 16
5. Take the taxi from Aneth - Red Mesa Express to Corteztaxi
20h 25m
$436–639
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
4. Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi
26h 34m
$614–1,024
Drive 733.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Cortezcar 733.8 mi
13h 10m
$134–194
Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane BFL - FMN
2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Cortezcar
8h 28m
$136–517
Fly to Cortez
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Cortez (CEZ)plane BFL - CEZ
5h 44m
$119–373
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
4. Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi
28h 16m
$454–684

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 705.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines, Key Lime, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Cortez (CEZ) 4 times a day.

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