What is the travel distance from Denver to Bakersfield?

About 826 miles (1331 km) separate Denver and Bakersfield.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Denver to Bakersfield?

The majority of buses traveling from Denver to Bakersfield start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Denver to Bakersfield from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Denver to Bakersfield on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:05am	DENVER	1d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10pm	DENVER	1d 18h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Denver to Bakersfield on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:10pm	DENVER	1d 18h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:05am	DENVER	1d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:00 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Denver to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

826 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $402	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$267 - $311	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Denver Bakersfield recent customer reviews

never made it to Bakersfield,had to get a ride from LOS ANGLES TO Bakersfield, not enough seats on bus.

Leonor F.

October 19, 2017

Los Limousines

3.5/5263 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Denver and Bakersfield?

Stops in Denver

A - Union Station

B - Bus Station

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Denver to Bakersfield by bus

What is the travel distance from Denver to Bakersfield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Denver to Bakersfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$210

11/11

$157

Today

$120

11/13

$162

11/14

No data

11/15

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11/17

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The cheapest trip from Denver to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $120

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Denver to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $120 to $247 for a bus ticket from Denver to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-11-13.