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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a bus costs an average of $84.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€54) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€7). The journey takes 6h 22m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
6:00 AM 5h50 Oakland, CA 11:50 AM Bakersfield, CA $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:00 AM 5h50 Oakland, CA 11:50 AM Bakersfield, CA $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM 5h50 Oakland, CA 11:50 AM Bakersfield, CA $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 10h05 Oakland, CA 1:05 AM Bakersfield, CA $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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