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How to get fromPalo Alto to Bakersfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Bakersfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue 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 12m
    $66–274

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h 12m
    $32–50

  3. Drive  256.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Bakersfieldcar car 256.8 mi
    4h 23m
    $44–64

  4. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    7h 57m
    $58–90

Palo Alto to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Bakersfield via San Jose in around 7h 12m.

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