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How to get fromLos Altos to Bakersfieldby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Bakersfield by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Line 22 bus, Caltrain, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    4h 1m
    $74–295

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    6h 55m
    $32–55

  3. Drive 254.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to Bakersfieldcar car 254.1 mi
    4h 21m
    $47–67

  4. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    7h 40m
    $58–90

Los Altos to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to Bakersfield via San Jose in around 6h 55m.

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