How to get to Bakersfield, CA from Fresno, CA

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Compare coach and train for Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £18.

Distance: 167 km

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from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA

How to get to Bakersfield, CA from Fresno, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    10:252h20
    Fresno, CA
    12:45Bakersfield, CA
    £231One-way
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  • Greyhound
    10:252h20
    Fresno, CA
    12:45Bakersfield, CA
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    2:451h55
    Fresno, CA
    4:40Bakersfield, CA
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    15:152h00
    Fresno, CA
    17:15Bakersfield, CA
    £291One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Travel to Bakersfield, 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 Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a coach with an average price of £18.

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

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £20.

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

The Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA distance is approximately 167 km.
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
  • Around 12 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Bakersfield, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Fresno, 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.

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