How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield start from £59. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The average train journey time from San Jose to Bakersfield is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 210 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 22m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Bakersfield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The earliest train from San Jose to Bakersfield departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Train San Jose to Bakersfield from £50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	8h 30m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	10h 21m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	8h 30m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	10h 21m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	8h 30m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	10h 21m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	8h 30m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	10h 21m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	8h 30m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	10h 21m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Bakersfield on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:50	Diridon Station	9h 15m	00:05	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £191	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£59 - £67	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £53

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Bakersfield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Bakersfield?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield start from £59. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Bakersfield?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Bakersfield is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 210 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 22m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Bakersfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Bakersfield?
The earliest train from San Jose to Bakersfield departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£50

11/12

£50

Today

£50

13/12

£56

14/12

£56

15/12

£50

16/12

£50

17/12

£50

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £50

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

You can expect to pay from £50 to £56 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £50, which is on 2025-12-15.