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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to SacramentoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 5 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Bakersfield to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview
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Users have shared mixed experiences, with some mentioning a bumpy ride that made reading difficult and others noting a slight delay of 25 minutes. Despite these observations, the overall travel experience appears to be consistent with expectations for many passengers.
Amtrak Bakersfield Sacramento recent customer reviews
It was very bumpy. More so than my last trip. I was unable to read.
Julie F.
Everything was good
Ahmed T.
There was a bit delay of 25 minutes
Lily O.
Bakersfield to Sacramento Train
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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bakersfield and Sacramento is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Sacramento.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Sacramento, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Bakersfield and Sacramento, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Bakersfield and Sacramento, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $51 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $51. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Sacramento, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US in about 5h 23m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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