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Overview: Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA flight
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Flights from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $418 (€339) but you can travel from only $63 (€51) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 1h 30m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $418 (€339) |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA
Cheapest price
$413
Average price
$834
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Flights per day
32
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA will cost around $834 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $413.
Of the 32 flights that leave Bakersfield, CA for Richmond, CA onTue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 411 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 6 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA56251:53 PM1h16Meadows Field3:09 PMSan Francisco International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers- UA47246:00 AM1h15Meadows Field7:15 AMSan Francisco International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
- UA393 · UA526 · UA17995:00 AM10h16Meadows Field3:16 PMSan Francisco International Airport$6251One-way2 transfers
- UA393 · UA526 · UA24785:00 AM11h34Meadows Field4:34 PMSan Francisco International Airport$6251One-way2 transfers
- UA393 · UA1940 · UA17635:00 AM10h19Meadows Field3:19 PMSan Francisco International Airport$6341One-way2 transfers
- UA47246:00 AM1h15Meadows Field7:15 AMSan Francisco International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
- UA56251:53 PM1h16Meadows Field3:09 PMSan Francisco International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
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AA62354:32 PM5h51Meadows Field10:23 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8181One-way1 transfer- UA393 · UA15065:00 AM6h25Meadows Field11:25 AMSan Francisco International Airport$8871One-way1 transfer
- AA2330 · AA161312:40 PM6h26Meadows Field7:06 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8181One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $418.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$457 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA:
A train is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA costing on average $109 (€88).
A train is $394 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA costing on average $457 (€370).
Other travel options to Richmond, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 8m.
Compare prices and tickets Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA by bus, train, or flight
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FAQs: Bakersfield, CA to Richmond, CA Flight
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