The cheapest and fastest trains from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bakersfield, CA for San Francisco, CA on Tue, May 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.
3:58 PM6h32Bakersfield, CA10:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$691One-way0 transfers
12:02 AM6h28Bakersfield, CA6:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$701One-way0 transfers
10:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA4:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$701One-way0 transfers
9:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA3:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$711One-way0 transfers
11:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA5:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$721One-way0 transfers
12:02 AM6h28Bakersfield, CA6:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$701One-way0 transfers
10:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA4:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$701One-way0 transfers
11:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA5:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$721One-way0 transfers
9:02 PM6h28Bakersfield, CA3:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$711One-way0 transfers
3:58 PM6h32Bakersfield, CA10:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$691One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $470 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m 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 San Francisco, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $88 (€71).
A train is $399 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $470 (€379).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€58) compared to roughly $66 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.89 (€-4.75). The journey takes 6h 26m versus 4h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:02 PM Bakersfield, CA | 6h28 | 3:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:02 PM Bakersfield, CA | 6h28 | 4:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:02 PM Bakersfield, CA | 6h28 | 5:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 12:02 AM Bakersfield, CA | 6h28 | 6:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 6h 28m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 6h 28m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 6:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco, CA from $51 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with easy access from Truxtun Avenue.
- 24th Street Cafe
- Wool Growers Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Padre Hotel
- Marriott Bakersfield
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms are accessible via the main entrance.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local transit connections available
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