San Francisco to Bakersfield

San Francisco to Bakersfield

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Transportation from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Facts about the transport from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1h 13m
Earliest Departure6:45 午後
Latest Departure11:30 午後
Departures per day2
Distance267 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, United Airlines

How to get from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Travelling between San Francisco and Bakersfield is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 396.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 37.56.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between San Francisco and Bakersfield depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Francisco and Bakersfield. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 13m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 20m to reach Bakersfield.

How much does it cost to get from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

Travelling between San Francisco and Bakersfield can be as cheap as USD 37.56 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 396.41 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between San Francisco and Bakersfield ?

  • 1 from San Francisco to Bakersfield starting from 18:45 San Francisco Airport until 18:45 San Francisco Airport
  • 1 from San Francisco to Bakersfield starting from 23:30 San Francisco 5th St Bus Stop until 23:30 San Francisco 5th St Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Francisco to Bakersfield.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 396.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between San Francisco and Bakersfield

United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from San Francisco to Bakersfield overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between San Francisco and Bakersfield

FlixBus

What is the most popular transport to get from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus