Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Bakersfield.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Bakersfield: Trip Overview
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Based on 5137 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 $48.00
San Jose to Bakersfield Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to Bakersfield was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $62To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
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 San Jose and Bakersfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bakersfield.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bakersfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between San Jose and Bakersfield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Bakersfield.
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.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Bakersfield?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Jose and Bakersfield is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $63 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $48. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bakersfield, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose to Bakersfield in about 5h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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