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Compare bus and train 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $840.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $840 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $0.46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $47.
A bus is $793 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $840.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.15. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 24m 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.
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How to get from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:00 AM5h45Stockton, CA11:45 AMBakersfield, CA$421One-way0 transfers
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- 6:00 AM5h45Stockton, CA11:45 AMBakersfield, CA$421One-way0 transfers
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- 6:00 AM5h45Stockton, CA11:45 AMBakersfield, CA$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $0.46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $47.
A bus is $793 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockton, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $840.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockton, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Stockton 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 to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- Travel with United to go to Bakersfield, CA by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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