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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | West Oakland BART | McKee Park & Ride | CheapestFastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | West Oakland BART | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | |||||
| Richmond BART | McKee Park & Ride | No tags | |||||
 | Emeryville Station | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just US$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Oakland to Bakersfield: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Bakersfield
What's the distance between Oakland and Bakersfield by coach?
The distance between Oakland and Bakersfield by coach is approximately 248 miles (400 km).
What is the best way to go from Oakland to Bakersfield without a car?
You can travel to Bakersfield from Oakland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Bakersfield was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Bakersfield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$118 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47, which is on 2025-08-30.
Usually Amtrak, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Oakland to Bakersfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Oakland to Bakersfield.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to Bakersfield.
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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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