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How to get fromPalo Alto to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak)by train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) 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 19m
    $72–286

  2. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield

    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
    8h 12m
    $34–57

  3. Drive 257 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak)car car 257 mi
    4h 25m
    $47–68

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    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
    8h 46m
    $58–92

Palo Alto to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Bakersfield Station (Amtrak), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) via San Jose, Bakersfield, East California & Washington, and California & P in around 8h 12m.

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