How to travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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Compare train, bus, 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 $55. 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 $55, and a bus costs an average of $42.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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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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05:55PM7h10
Sacramento, CA
01:05AMBakersfield, CA
$581One-way
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05:55PM7h10
Sacramento, CA
01:05AMBakersfield, CA
$581One-way
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Greyhound
05:55AM6h50
Sacramento, CA
12:45PMBakersfield, CA
$711One-way
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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $247 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by train with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

Flight takes on average 4h 19m.

The distance from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
  • 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Meadows Field.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sacramento, 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Santa Monica, CA, Oakland, 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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