Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

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TomorrowApr 26
from $168
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield.

Bus
Average Price$143 - $152Average Duration21h 20m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$172 - $212Average Duration1d 1h
79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
21h 20mAverage Duration
$143Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$176
Average train trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:40pm
Distance536 miles (863 km)

Salt Lake City to Bakersfield Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
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04/24
$193
Today
$193
04/26
$168
04/27
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04/28
$168
04/29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $168

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $168 to $497 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

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 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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