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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Exploratorium?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Exploratorium station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Gilroy Transit Center and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Exploratorium?

The distance between Bakersfield and Exploratorium is 264 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 58m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Exploratorium bus from?

Bakersfield to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Exploratorium?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Exploratorium bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Exploratorium bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Gilroy station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Exploratorium?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Exploratorium is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Bakersfield to Exploratorium.

Where can I stay near Exploratorium?

There are 764+ hotels available in Exploratorium.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Exploratorium by plane, bus, subway, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2h 22m
$63–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
8h 46m
$36–60
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
6h 58m
$37–57
Drive 282.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Exploratoriumcar 282.1 mi
4h 43m
$52–75
Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
7h 23m
$68–98
Bus, Caltrain
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 Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
7h 51m
$40–57
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
8h 16m
$43–76

Bakersfield to Exploratorium by bus, subway, and foot

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6h 58mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Exploratorium via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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How to get fromBakersfield to Exploratoriumby plane, bus, subway, car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly

Bus

Bus, BART

Drive 282.1 mi

Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA

Bus, Caltrain

Bus, BART via Modesto