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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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. 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 flight costs an average of $822.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $822 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $94.
A train is $739 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $822.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 7h 16m versus 3h 42m 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 San Jose, CA
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.
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2:45 PM 4h35 Bakersfield, CA 7:20 PM San Jose, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 4h35 Bakersfield, CA 7:20 PM San Jose, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 4h35 Bakersfield, CA 7:20 PM San Jose, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 5h25 Bakersfield, CA 8:55 PM San Jose, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
10:15 AM 6h30 Bakersfield, CA 4:45 PM San Jose, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers 
· · 2:15 AM 12h10 Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA 2:25 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) $144 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $94.
A train is $739 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $822.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- 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, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
- Travel with Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Tufesa Internacional, Infobus.
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