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How to get fromBakersfield to Goldenby plane, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly, tram, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane plane BFL - DEN
    2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus bus
    4h 35m

  2. Drive  1,018 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Goldencar car 1,018 mi
    16h 8m
    $186–269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1200
    23h 30m
    $192–296

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    30h 48m
    $316–697

  5. Bus via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2038
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1200
    26h 27m
    $192–297

Bakersfield to Golden by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Washington Ave & 13th St via South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 23h 30m.

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