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How to get fromDurango to Bakersfieldby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durango to Bakersfield by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DRO - BFL
    7h 36m
    $372–697

  2. Drive to Cortez, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Cortez (CEZ)car car
    2. Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CEZ - BFL
    5h 49m
    $106–440

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    26h 53m
    $349–720

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    27h 35m
    $189–370

  5. Drive 784.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durango to Bakersfieldcar car 784.5 mi
    13h 47m
    $144–207

Durango to Bakersfield by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Durango to Bakersfield via Albuquerque Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 27h 35m.

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