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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Bakersfield is to bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at GET Downtown Transit Center via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Park & Ride/McKee Rd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Novato to Bakersfield?

The distance between Novato and Bakersfield is 289 miles. The road distance is 304.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 29m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Novato to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Bakersfield bus from?

Novato to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Novato to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Bakersfield is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Novato to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 99+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Novato to Bakersfield by bus, plane, subway, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
4h 38m
$84–279
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus San José
8h 53m
$45–69
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus
8h 29m
$46–71
Drive 303.1 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Bakersfieldcar 303.1 mi
5h 3m
$56–80
Bus, BART #2
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield, CAbus
8h 29m
$72–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus N2002
9h 18m
$45–79
Bus, BART via Tracy
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
4. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
10h 16m
$48–100

Novato to Bakersfield by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novato to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to GET Downtown Transit Center via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and Park & Ride/McKee Rd. in around 9h 18m.

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