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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Bakersfield is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Dublin/Pleasanton BART and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Tracy Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Oakland to Bakersfield?

The distance between Oakland and Bakersfield is 270 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Bakersfield without a car is to BART and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Oakland to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Bakersfield bus from?

Oakland to Bakersfield bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.

Bus or fly from Oakland to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Oakland to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Oakland to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Oakland to Bakersfield bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Tracy Transit Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Bakersfield is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Oakland to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield?

Book your Oakland to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 124+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Oakland to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Bakersfield by plane, subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
3h 20m
$63–269
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus San José
6h 50m
$39–60
Drive 271.8 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Bakersfieldcar 271.8 mi
4h 30m
$50–72
BART, bus via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus San Jose
7h 35m
$64–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
8h 38m
$41–74

Oakland to Bakersfield by subway and bus

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lake Merritt to Bakersfield Train Station via Dublin / Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, and Tracy Transit Center in around 8h 38m.

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