What is the cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 16h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Denver Airport (DEN) and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Bakersfield via South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.

How far is it from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Bakersfield is 854 miles. The road distance is 1060.7 miles.

How do I travel from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 24h 32m and costs $220 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield bus from?

Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 24h 32m.

Where does the Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Denver Airport (DEN) and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Denver Airport (DEN). It is currently 9:36 AM in Denver Airport (DEN) and 8:36 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield is 1061 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 99+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DEN - BFL
2h 49m
$107–439
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DEN - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
6h 32m
$96–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 32m
$224–387
Drive 1,054.6 mi
1. Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfieldcar 1,054.6 mi
16h 37m
$193–278
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DEN - BUR
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
6h 37m
$156–414
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Vail to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
25h 27m
$273–436

Denver Airport (DEN) to Bakersfield by train, bus, and taxi

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24h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 848.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver Airport Station to Bakersfield via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 24h 32m.

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