What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield is to BART and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $70 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at GET Downtown Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Station and Park & Ride/McKee Rd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Bakersfield?

The distance between Castro Valley and Bakersfield is 284 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Valley to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Bakersfield bus from?

Castro Valley to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Castro Valley to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Bakersfield is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Castro Valley to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 106+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Bakersfield by subway, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, 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 Castro Valley to West Oakland
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
3h 30m
$71–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to BakersfieldSan José
6h 27m
$34–52
Drive 258.1 mi
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Bakersfield258.1 mi
4h 12m
$48–68
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield, CASan Jose
6h 27m
$57–92
Bus via Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to BakersfieldFlixBus N2002
7h 20m
$39–105
Bus via Tracy
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
8h 18m
$44–91

Castro Valley to Bakersfield by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from San Jose to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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