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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $56, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $62 (€49).
A train is $368 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $427 (€341).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Flight takes on average 7h 16m.
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How to get from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 5:55 PM7h10Sacramento, CA1:05 AMBakersfield, CA$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:55 PM7h10Sacramento, CA1:05 AMBakersfield, CA$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 PM5h25Sacramento, CA4:40 AMBakersfield, CA$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:55 AM6h50Sacramento, CA12:45 PMBakersfield, CA$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $62 (€49).
A train is $368 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $427 (€341).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Flight takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Meadows Field.
- Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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