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4.6Travel Information from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA
 Distance | 209 miles (337 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $39 - $33 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $33 (€29) • 4 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $33 (€29) • 4 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 209 miles (337 km) by train or bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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How to get from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
There are 2 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€29).
This is compared to other ways of getting from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $39 (€35).
The quickest way to travel to Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA is by bus, which takes on average 4 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 7 h 32 min on average.
The distance is approximately 209 miles (337 km) from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 12 flights per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from San Jose, CA to 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 from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
- You can take a bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€29) with FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
- You can go to Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $39 (€35) with Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus 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 between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
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