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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. 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 bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m 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 bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $58.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Flight takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.22. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 4h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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.
- 10:05 PM6h50Sacramento, Bus Terminal4:55 AMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:05 PM6h50Sacramento, Bus Terminal4:55 AMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA4748 · UA57166:57 PM3h17Sacramento International Airport10:14 PMMeadows Field$4461One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7045:20 PM5h31Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:51 PMBakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA$581One-way0 transfers
- 7027:09 AM5h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA12:41 PMBakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA$581One-way0 transfers
- 3712 · 71210:45 AM5h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA4:39 PMBakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:45 AM5h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal12:40 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA$611One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:45 AM6h20Sacramento, Bus Terminal1:05 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA$611One-way0 transfers
- 9:35 AM7h25Sacramento, Bus Terminal5:00 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA$611One-way0 transfers
- UA5390 · UA48047:49 AM3h51Sacramento International Airport11:40 AMMeadows Field$4461One-way1 transfer
- UA1329 · UA46716:30 AM4h09Sacramento International Airport10:39 AMMeadows Field$4461One-way1 transfer
- UA5248 · UA473711:41 AM5h57Sacramento International Airport5:38 PMMeadows Field$4461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $58.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Flight takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 13 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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