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4.6Travel Information between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, CA
 Distance | 260 miles (419 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $25 - $31 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $25 (€23) • 5 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $31 (€28) • 5 h 31 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 260 miles (419 km) from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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How to get from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
There are 2 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $31 (€28).
The fastest way to get to Bakersfield, CA from Sacramento, CA is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 31 min.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 45 min.
The Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA distance is around 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, 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 when traveling from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
- You can take a bus from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€23) with Greyhound from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
- You can travel between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Amtrak from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound or FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train 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 from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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