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How to get fromStanford University to Bakersfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Bakersfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 44m
    $70–287

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    7h 40m
    $32–57

  3. Drive 258.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Bakersfieldcar car 258.3 mi
    4h 30m
    $48–69

  4. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    8h 25m
    $57–92

  5. Line 22 bus, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Storybus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxit 3302
    9h 14m

Stanford University to Bakersfield by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Bakersfield via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, and San Jose in around 7h 40m.

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