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How to get fromBakersfield to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. 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 plane BFL - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    5h 43m
    $111–456

  2. Bus, train, drive

    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 Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    26h 57m
    $346–731

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    28h 39m
    $196–381

  4. Drive 761.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 761.7 mi
    13h 58m
    $139–201

  5. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane BFL - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    9h 11m
    $139–531

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Mesa Verde National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 713.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Mesa Verde National Park via Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 26h 57m.

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