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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bakersfield, CAby plane, subway, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA by plane, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    3h 6m
    $74–287

  2. BART, bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h 12m
    $41–66

  3. Drive 284.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CAcar car 284.8 mi
    4h 48m
    $52–76

  4. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    7h 49m
    $66–101

  5. BART, bus via Tracy

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 3m
    $44–88

San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily.

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