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How to get to Bakersfield by train
- Routes
- 16
- Trips per day
- 119
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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About Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favourite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several coach lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Station Information
Popular train stations in Bakersfield:
- 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
What train companies travel to Bakersfield, CA?
Located in California, Bakersfield is accessible by train from 16 other cities. You can choose from 119 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Bakersfield on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Bakersfield are also available.
Train companies serving Bakersfield
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 116 | 7 hrs, 36 mins | £46.07 |
| Gold Runner | 16 | 3 hrs, 44 mins | £28.02 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
After becoming a permanent Amtrak rail route in 1974, the Gold Runner has offered train services throughout California and the San Joaquin Valley. The line runs daily from the San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield, with many stops in between, including Martinez and Modesto. Although Amtrak Gold Runner is one of the nation's busiest routes, it is renowned for being impeccably clean and safe, with passenger comfort remaining the carrier's highest priority. Most of the trains on this line are equipped with lavatories, onboard WiFi, disabled access, and personal power outlets, ensuring a comfortable journey for every passenger.
Which train carrier has the best service to Bakersfield?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Bakersfield by train with Amtrak, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Gold Runner had the most comfortable train service to Bakersfield, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Gold Runner at 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Bakersfield punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Bakersfield, rating it 4.7 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£6.75 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Bakersfield, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Bakersfield. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Bakersfield was £6.75.
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The main train station in Bakersfield is 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Bakersfield.
The closest airport to Bakersfield is Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 miles from the city centre of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield ranks number 13 among the most popular train destinations in California. Bakersfield ranks number 63 among train destinations in the country. Bakersfield ranks number 40 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 92 direct train schedules arriving in Bakersfield each day.
The population of Bakersfield is 373,640. It ranks number 7 by population in California. It ranks number 38 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Bakersfield, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £6.75. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Bakersfield starts at £6.75. A longer trip by train to Bakersfield can be as cheap as £32.26.
People who take the train to Bakersfield are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Bakersfield easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of Bakersfield is 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station, located just 0.5 miles away. Select 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Bakersfield. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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