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How to get fromMenlo Park to Bakersfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Menlo Park to Bakersfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    3h 6m
    $65–273

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h 36m
    $34–52

  3. Drive  259.5 mi

    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Bakersfieldcar car 259.5 mi
    4h 29m
    $46–67

  4. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield, CA

    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
    8h 21m
    $59–92

Menlo Park to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain to Bakersfield via Palo Alto Transit Center and San Jose in around 7h 36m.

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