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How to get fromBakersfield to Chinatownby plane, bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Chinatown by plane, bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2h
    $64–261

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 17m
    $43–60

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    6h 45m
    $44–63

  4. Drive 282.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Chinatowncar car 282.2 mi
    4h 43m
    $52–75

  5. Bus, BART via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    6h 53m
    $49–68

  6. Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    7h 22m
    $69–97

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    7h 49m
    $47–70

Bakersfield to Chinatown by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Chinatown, Alameda County, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to San Francisco via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 7h 49m.

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