What is the travel distance from Denver to Bakersfield?

The distance covered from Denver to Bakersfield is 1331 km (826 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Denver to Bakersfield?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Denver, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

Bus Denver to Bakersfield from $173 | 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 a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1332 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $576	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$383 - $447	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87369 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $134

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

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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 travelling from Denver to Bakersfield by bus

What is the travel distance from Denver to Bakersfield?
The distance covered from Denver to Bakersfield is 1331 km (826 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Denver to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Denver, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in 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

$302

11-11

$226

Today

$173

11-13

$233

11-14

No data

11-15

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11-16

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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 $173

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 $173 to $355 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 $233 which is on 2025-11-13.