4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £654.
Distance: 419 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £654 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £57.
A coach is £612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £654.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 13m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 6h 20m versus 4h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
How to get to Bakersfield, CA from Sacramento, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16:50 7h25 Sacramento, CA 0:15 Bakersfield, CA £38 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
16:50 7h25 Sacramento, CA 0:15 Bakersfield, CA £38 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
23:15 5h25 Sacramento, CA 4:40 Bakersfield, CA £42 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
16:55 7h10 Sacramento, CA 0:05 Bakersfield, CA £39 1 One-way 0 changes4:55 6h50 Sacramento, CA 11:45 Bakersfield, CA £40 1 One-way 0 changes22:15 5h25 Sacramento, CA 3:40 Bakersfield, CA £48 1 One-way 0 changes
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £57.
A coach is £612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £654.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 13m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by coach, train 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 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with United to go to Bakersfield, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Bakersfield, CA by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Travelling from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
