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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Bakersfield

Composite routes from San Jose to Bakersfield

Cheapest
4 h 6 min
Car
389 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$446.49
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.29–$76.54
Train from Oakland to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$95.68

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.51–$38.27

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
support@crossborderxpress.com
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Bakersfield,
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
centelusa@hotmail.com
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$89.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Bakersfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Bakersfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Bakersfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The distance between San Jose and Bakersfield is 420 km. The road distance is 389.2 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The bus from San Jose to Bakersfield takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Bakersfield bus from?

San Jose to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Bakersfield train from?

San Jose to Bakersfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from San Jose to Bakersfield is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $195.65 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the San Jose to Bakersfield bus arrive?

San Jose to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the San Jose to Bakersfield train arrive?

San Jose to Bakersfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Bakersfield is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from San Jose to Bakersfield.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Bakersfield?

Book your San Jose to Bakersfield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Bakersfield. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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