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Compare bus and train for Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a bus costs an average of $70.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 4h 2m 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.
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How to get from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 AM 11h20 Bakersfield, CA 4:10 PM Oakland, CA $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 AM 11h20 Bakersfield, CA 4:10 PM Oakland, CA $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:05 AM 6h00 Bakersfield, CA 2:05 PM Oakland, CA $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM 12h05 Bakersfield, CA 4:35 AM Oakland, CA $200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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