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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield is to BART and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $270.

How far is it from Berkeley to Bakersfield?

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

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Bakersfield is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Berkeley to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 118+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Berkeley to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield by subway, plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), 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.

BART, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
3h 38m
$63–270
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus N2002
8h 36m
$38–75
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus San José
7h 3m
$39–60
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Bakersfieldcar 275.7 mi
4h 37m
$51–73
BART, bus #2
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield, CAbus San Jose
7h 3m
$65–100
Bus via Tracy
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
9h 6m
$41–90

Berkeley to Bakersfield by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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