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How to get fromSan Mateo to Bakersfieldby plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    2h 53m
    $69–282

  2. Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h
    $40–61

  3. Drive 270.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Bakersfieldcar car 270.2 mi
    4h 36m
    $50–72

  4. Caltrain, bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    7h 45m
    $65–96

  5. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Daly City 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 38m
    $45–90

San Mateo to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between San Mateo, 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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