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Compare bus, train, and flight for Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Modesto, 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 Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $43 (€34).
A bus is $219 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $250 (€199).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Meadows Field.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express, The S to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express.
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