Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Cheapest

$56

Average

$56

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.

11:12PM6h33

Bakersfield, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$561One-way

0 transfers

09:12PM6h38

Bakersfield, CA

03:50AMSan Francisco, CA

$561One-way

0 transfers

Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 17

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
AmtrakAmtrak	09:12PM Bakersfield, CA	6h38	03:50AM San Francisco, CA	0 transfersDirect
AmtrakAmtrak	11:12PM Bakersfield, CA	6h33	05:45AM San Francisco, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Fastest Journey

6 h 33 m

Average

6 h 36 m

Trains per day

Distance

404 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Bakersfield, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

11:12PM6h33

Bakersfield, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$561One-way

0 transfers

09:12PM6h38

Bakersfield, CA

03:50AMSan Francisco, CA

$561One-way

0 transfers

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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 6 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€36) but you can travel from only $31 (€28) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $31 (€28)

Distance

251 miles (404 km)

Average train duration

6h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

$39 (€36)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

6h 33m

First train

04:12

Last train

22:35

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $31 (€28)

Train providers: Amtrak from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco, CA from $51 (€46) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to San Francisco, CA from Bakersfield, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 6 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $51

FAQs: Trains from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA can start from as little as $39 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA is $51 (€47); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train time is 6 h 33 min covering the 250 mile (404 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA leaves at 4: 12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA leaves at 10: 35 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 35 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA is December.

You have options as you can travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.