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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $48 (€38).
A bus is $219 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $259 (€206).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockton, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Robert J. Cabral Station, Stockton, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockton, Greyhound Bus Station, CA and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express.
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