What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto is to bus and Caltrain which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 25m and costs $65 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield, CA and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Palo Alto?

The distance between Bakersfield and Palo Alto is 267 miles. The road distance is 258.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Palo Alto bus from?

Bakersfield to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bakersfield, CA station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Palo Alto is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bakersfield to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Bakersfield to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via plane, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 25m
$67–256
Bus, Caltrain
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus Guadalajara
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
6h 25m
$39–55
Drive 257.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palo Altocar 257.2 mi
4h 24m
$47–68
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 29m
$61–86
Bus, line 22 bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Lxit 3323
2. Take the bus from King & Story to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 40m

Bakersfield to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield, CA to El Camino & Churchill via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and King & Virginia in around 7h 29m.

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