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Compare train and coach for Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 25m. 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 £41, and a coach costs an average of £46.
Distance: 338 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 to San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
Travel to San Jose, 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 Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £46.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bakersfield, CA and arrive in San Jose, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to San Jose, CA by coach.
- 3 direct coaches per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico.
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