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How to get fromBakersfield to Marin Cityby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Marin City by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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 49m
    $86–270

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    8h 1m
    $49–72

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    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 37m
    $88–120

  4. Drive 292.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Marin Citycar car 292.3 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–77

  5. Bus, BART via Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr

    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 Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    8h 41m
    $74–106

  6. Bus, BART via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Lxit 3323
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    8h 52m

  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 Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 30m
    $53–83

Bakersfield to Marin City by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Marin City, 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 Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 9h 30m.

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