There are 5 ways to get from Cortez to Bakersfield by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Cortez to Durango-Airport-DROcar
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DRO - BFL
5h 26m$113–443Taxi, bus via Paradise
- Take the taxi from Cortez to Aneth - Chapter Housetaxi
- Take the bus from Aneth - Chapter House to Blanding - Clark's Marketbus 16
- Take the bus from Blanding to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
21h 22m$442–636Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Cortez to Durangotaxi
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
27h 44m$613–1,024Drive 739.1 mi
- Drive from Cortez to Bakersfieldcar 739.1 mi
12h 55m$135–195Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Cortez to Durangotaxi
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
28h 26m$453–684
Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cortez to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cortez to Bakersfield is to drive and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $110 - $450.
The distance between Cortez and Bakersfield is 710 miles. The road distance is 743.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cortez to Bakersfield without a car is to taxi and bus via Paradise which takes 21h 22m and costs $440 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cortez to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Bakersfield is 1h behind Cortez. It is currently 4:30 AM in Cortez and 3:30 AM in Bakersfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Cortez to Bakersfield is 743 miles. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Cortez to Bakersfield.
There are 99+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Cortez, CO, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Cortez to Bakersfield. However, you can drive to Durango-Airport-DRO airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Aneth - Chapter House, take the bus to Blanding - Clark's Market, walk to Blanding, take the bus to Green River, take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, take the taxi to South Strip Transit Terminal, then take the bus to Bakersfield.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-729-4002
- [email protected]
- Website
- navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
Bus from Aneth - Chapter House to Blanding - Clark's Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Blanding to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Green River to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $230–300
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