What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Sonoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Sonoma Plaza via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Sonoma?

The distance between Bakersfield and Sonoma is 355 miles. The road distance is 306.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Sonoma without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma without a car is to bus and Caltrain and train and taxi which takes 9h 1m and costs $190 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Bakersfield to Sonoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Sonoma bus from?

Bakersfield to Sonoma bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Sonoma bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Sonoma bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Gilroy station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Sonoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Sonoma is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Bakersfield to Sonoma.

Where can I stay near Sonoma?

There are 289+ hotels available in Sonoma.

Bakersfield to Sonoma - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, taxi

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

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Bus, Caltrain, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Richmondtrain
4. Take the taxi from Richmond to Sonomataxi
9h 1m
$194–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
4. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
12h 13m
$45–71
Drive 305.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Sonomacar 305.1 mi
5h 22m
$53–76
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
6h 9m
$87–293
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
10h 50m
$47–71
Bus, BART via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
11h 28m
$76–110
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway
12h
$52–78

Bakersfield to Sonoma by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 352.9 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Sonoma Plaza via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 12h 13m.

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