How to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. 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 bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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How to get from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Greyhound
08:30PM6h40
Bakersfield, CA
03:10AMSacramento, CA
$511One-way
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Greyhound
08:30PM6h40
Bakersfield, CA
03:10AMSacramento, CA
$511One-way
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Greyhound
08:40PM6h20
Bakersfield, CA
03:00AMSacramento, CA
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:10PM6h20
Bakersfield, CA
11:30PMSacramento, CA
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA

Travel to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bakersfield, CA and Sacramento, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $52 (€41).

A bus is $204 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $240 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sacramento, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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