How to travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

There are 2 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a train with an average price of €48.

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

A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €64.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is approximately 210 miles (338 km).

The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:

• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus and train 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:

• Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

• 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.

Omio customers who travel from San Jose, 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bakersfield, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bakersfield, CA, visitors can explore the vibrant downtown area with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Attend a live performance at the historic Fox Theater or enjoy hiking and biking at the Panorama Vista Preserve. Discover fascinating exhibits at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science and experience local flavors at the Bakersfield Farmers Market. Top sights include the Kern County Museum, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, California Living Museum, Bakersfield Museum of Art, and Hart Memorial Park.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Bakersfield, CA, allowing time to visit popular attractions like the Kern County Museum, California Living Museum, and enjoy local cuisine.