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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 $28, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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