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

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

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  1. Fly, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    2h 43m
    $66–264

  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 Richmondsubway subway Orange-N
    6h 57m
    $45–65

  3. Drive 282.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Richmondcar car 282.8 mi
    4h 42m
    $52–75

  4. Bus 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
    7h 21m
    $49–69

  5. 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 Richmondsubway subway Orange-N
    7h 34m
    $70–99

  6. Bus, Caltrain, train

    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 to Richmondtrain train
    8h 12m
    $54–92

  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 to Emeryvillebus bus
    9h 29m
    $61–92

Bakersfield to Richmond by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Richmond, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Richmond via Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, and Lake Merritt in around 7h 21m.

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