How much does a train ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield cost?

The average train ticket price from Oakland to Bakersfield is $57. The best way to find train tickets from Oakland to Bakersfield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Oakland to Bakersfield?

A train trip between Oakland and Bakersfield is around 6h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 11m. This is the time it takes to travel the 248 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Oakland and Bakersfield?

The number of trains from Oakland to Bakersfield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Oakland to Bakersfield by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Oakland to Bakersfield | Amtrak

Train Oakland to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$57

Average train trip duration6h 21m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure7:13am

Distance242 miles (389 km)

Latest train departure5:46pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,041 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5041 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 $40.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Oakland to Bakersfield Trains

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/09

$30

04/10

$30

Today

$37

04/12

$30

04/13

$37

04/14

$37

04/15

$30

04/16

$30

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Bakersfield was searched and found on Apr 9, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $54 for a train ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-04-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Bakersfield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Bakersfield, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Bakersfield.

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.

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.

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