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Compare bus and train for Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $83, while a bus costs an average of $100.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 San Jose, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€82) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-50.55 (€-41.68). The journey takes 6h 37m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 PM5h45Bakersfield, CA5:15 AMSan Jose, CA$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 PM5h45Bakersfield, CA5:15 AMSan Jose, CA$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:05 PM4h35Bakersfield, CA2:40 AMSan Jose, CA$981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 PM5h25Bakersfield, CA4:40 AMSan Jose, CA$981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional.
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