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How to get fromBakersfield to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 32m
    $67–276

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    6h 52m
    $33–48

  3. Drive  257.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palo Altocar car 257.2 mi
    4h 24m
    $44–64

  4. Bus, line 22 bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    7h 29m
    $61–86

Bakersfield to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to El Camino & Churchill via King & Virginia in around 6h 52m.

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