What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 2h 28m and costs $60 - $270.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

The distance between Bakersfield and Berkeley is 275 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 42m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Berkeley is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Bakersfield to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 741+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Bakersfield to Berkeley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, BART
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 28m
$64–262
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway Orange-N
6h 42m
$38–58
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Berkeleycar 275.7 mi
4h 38m
$51–73
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
7h 8m
$48–67
Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway Orange-N
7h 19m
$68–96
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2002
8h 3m
$44–76
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley Stationtrain
8h 5m
$47–83

Bakersfield to Berkeley by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Downtown Berkeley via Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, and Coliseum in around 7h 8m.

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