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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 3m.

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 18m and costs $70 - $310.

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 18m 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 35m to drive from Berkeley to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 111+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Berkeley to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Bakersfield by subway, plane, bus, car, 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 Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
3h 18m
$73–310
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to BakersfieldSan José
7h 3m
$38–60
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Bakersfield275.7 mi
4h 35m
$51–73
BART, bus #2
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield, CASan Jose
7h 3m
$60–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0810
9h 6m
$46–95

Berkeley to Bakersfield by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Bakersfield Train Station via Coliseum, Dublin / Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, and Tracy Transit Center in around 9h 6m.

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