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How to get fromDenver to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DEN - BFL
    4h 31m
    $118–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 55m
    $218–372

  3. Drive 1,030.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak)car car 1,030.7 mi
    16h 12m
    $189–272

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    25h 25m
    $170–330

Denver to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Bakersfield Station (Amtrak), 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 bus from Denver Union Station to Bakersfield via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 22h 55m.

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