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How to get fromBakersfield to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  2. Bus, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  3. Bus, BART, ferry, travel 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
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  4. Bus, BART, ferry, travel via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 34m

  5. Bus, Caltrain, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 50m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 17m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area via King & Virginia, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 57m.

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