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Compare train and bus for Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Travel to Bakersfield, 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 Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
There are 2 travel options between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bakersfield, CA from Fresno, CA is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
The quickest way to travel between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 8 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 104 miles (167 km) between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
- You can go to Bakersfield, CA from Fresno, CA by bus with Greyhound or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $20 (€18) with Greyhound from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA on Omio.
- You can take a train from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with Amtrak from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Greyhound or FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bakersfield, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bakersfield, CA from Fresno, CA.
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