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How to get fromBurlingame to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    2h 59m
    $59–269

  2. Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekend
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h 5m
    $40–62

  3. Drive 273.1 mi

    1. Drive from Burlingame to Bakersfieldcar car 273.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $50–72

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    9h 29m
    $59–93

  5. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Storybus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxit 3302
    10h 18m
    $74–108

Burlingame to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from California Dr & Broadway to Bakersfield, CA via Palo Alto Transit Center, King & Virginia, and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 9h 29m.

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