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Compare train and coach for San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 30m. 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 coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 338 km
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£45 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa Mexico to go to Bakersfield, CA by coach.
- 2 direct coaches per day with Tufesa Mexico.
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