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- Departure time: December 25 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: December 26 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: April 25 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5440 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $179
Salt Lake City to Bakersfield Train
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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $171To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield, 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 Salt Lake City and Bakersfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bakersfield.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bakersfield you take, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Salt Lake City and Bakersfield compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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