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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfieldby unknown, ferry, tram, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield by unknown, ferry, tram, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram, fly

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    4h 2m

  2. Travel, ferry, BART, bus via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 5m

  3. Travel, ferry, BART, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    8h 53m

  4. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 18m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 268.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Don Chee Way/Steuart St, Embarcadero, Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, and San Jose in around 8h 5m.

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