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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Bakersfield is to BART and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 59m.

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 9m and costs $75 - $320.

How far is it from Novato to Bakersfield?

The distance between Novato and Bakersfield is 292 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 9m to get from Novato to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Novato to Bakersfield?

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

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 113+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Novato to Bakersfield by bus, plane, subway, or car

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 Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
4h 9m
$78–319
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to BakersfieldSan José
8h 59m
$44–69
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfield
8h 29m
$45–71
Drive 303.1 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Bakersfield303.1 mi
5h
$56–80
Bus, BART #2
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bakersfield, CA
8h 29m
$67–106
Bus, BART via Tracy
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
4. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station
10h 16m
$53–105

Novato to Bakersfield by bus and subway

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8h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Novato to Bakersfield. However, you can take the bus to Mission St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Bakersfield via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, and San Jose in around 8h 29m.

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