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4.6Travel Information to Bakersfield, CA from Oakland, CA
 Distance | 246 miles (396 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $31 - $36 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $31 (€28) • 5 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $31 (€28) • 5 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound or Amtrak |
Travel 246 miles (396 km) by train or bus from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of $31 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 5 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bakersfield, CA that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 21 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 246 miles (396 km) from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bakersfield, CA from Oakland, 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 from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
- You can travel to Bakersfield, CA from Oakland, CA by bus with Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Greyhound from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
- You can take a train from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 5 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 between Oakland, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
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