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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley is to bus and BART which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 42m.

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 27m and costs $65 - $260.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

The distance between Bakersfield and Berkeley is 275 miles. The road distance is 277.6 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 27m to get from Bakersfield to Berkeley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Berkeley is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Bakersfield to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 763+ 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), train, or bus (Greyhound)

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)BFL - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
2h 27m
$65–252
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San JoseGuadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown BerkeleyOrange-N
6h 42m
$37–55
Drive 276 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Berkeley276 mi
4h 35m
$51–73
Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King RdSan Ysidro / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown BerkeleyOrange-N
7h 7m
$63–92
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to OaklandFlixBus N2002
8h 3m
$64–146
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley Station
8h 4m
$48–67
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
8h 18m
$47–62

Bakersfield to Berkeley by bus and subway

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6h 42mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bakersfield to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 6h.

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