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How to get fromColorado Springs to Bakersfieldby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Colorado Springs to Bakersfield by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Denver, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DEN - BFL
    5h 43m
    $142–492

  2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane COS - BFL
    6h 41m
    $111–471

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    26h 10m
    $211–363

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    $350–761

  5. Drive  1,073.4 mi

    1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Bakersfieldcar car 1,073.4 mi
    17h 30m
    $196–283

  6. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    28h 10m
    $214–358

Colorado Springs to Bakersfield by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Bakersfield via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 26h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day.

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