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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 $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $834.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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$76 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $834 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $76.
A bus is $782 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $834.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19. The journey takes 6h 17m 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.

8:30 PM 6h40 Bakersfield, CA 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:30 PM 6h40 Bakersfield, CA 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:30 PM 6h40 Bakersfield, CA 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:30 PM 6h40 Bakersfield, CA 4:10 AM Sacramento, CA $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:25 AM 7h05 Bakersfield, CA 10:30 AM Sacramento, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $76.
A bus is $782 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $834.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with United to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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