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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $55.
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $364.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 5h 34m versus 4h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA
How to get from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:15 AM6h30Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:15 AM6h30Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA4730 · UA2019 · UA57962:03 PM5h35Meadows Field7:38 PMSacramento International Airport$5671One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 12:05 PM6h40Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA6:45 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 PM7h05Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA2:30 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM6h00Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA4:10 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$421One-way0 transfers
- UA4667 · UA18626:20 PM5h37Meadows Field11:57 PMSacramento International Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
- UA5562 · UA47907:15 AM5h52Meadows Field1:07 PMSacramento International Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
- UA1753 · UA11025:10 AM8h07Meadows Field1:17 PMSacramento International Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $55.
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $364.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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