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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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