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How to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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Compare train and bus for Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 246 miles (397 km)

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How to get from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
07:05PM7h55
Oakland, CA
03:00AMBakersfield, CA
$611One-way
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Greyhound
07:05PM7h55
Oakland, CA
03:00AMBakersfield, CA
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
07:05PM7h55
Oakland, CA
03:00AMBakersfield, CA
$611One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oakland, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $59 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 50m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

The distance from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Santa Monica, CA, Fresno, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bakersfield, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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