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

The cheapest way to get from Hillsborough to Bakersfield is to Caltrain and bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hillsborough to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $85 - $310.

How far is it from Hillsborough to Bakersfield?

The distance between Hillsborough and Bakersfield is 253 miles. The road distance is 274.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hillsborough to Bakersfield without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Hillsborough to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hillsborough to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Hillsborough to Bakersfield is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Hillsborough to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
1h 46m
$90–305
Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus San José
7h 34m
$41–64
Drive 273.2 mi
1. Drive from Hillsborough to Bakersfieldcar 273.2 mi
4h 43m
$50–72
Caltrain, bus via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus San Jose
8h 19m
$66–99
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
11h 8m
$47–92

Hillsborough to Bakersfield by bus and train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily.

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How to get fromHillsborough to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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

Fly

Caltrain, bus

Drive 273.2 mi

Caltrain, bus via Bakersfield, CA

BART, bus