- Must visit
Kern County Museum
Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madera, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madera, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madera, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
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Trains from Madera, CA to Bakersfield, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 9:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
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Lively downtown street with historic buildings, murals, theaters, and an easy base for walking Bakersfield's core.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, art museum access, and open space for a relaxed local outing.
Linear park and trail through downtown, useful for walking and biking between museums, murals, and civic spaces.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madera, CA to Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madera, CA to Bakersfield, CA trains use the Madera Station to Bakersfield Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Madera, CA and Bakersfield, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madera Station is 6 km from Madera city centre. Public transport options include:
Madera Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madera Station: Ramps.
Bakersfield Station is 1 km from Bakersfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Bakersfield Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: 24th Street Cafe, Wool Growers Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bakersfield Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bakersfield Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bakersfield Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bakersfield Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bakersfield Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Padre Hotel, Marriott Bakersfield.
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