How to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA

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What is the best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA?

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What is the cheapest way to reach San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

You can reach San Jose, CA with just £46 by taking a Bus from Tufesa International, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
Saturday
from £71
Sunday
from £46
Monday
from £58
Tuesday
from £46
Wednesday
from £46
Thursday
from £46

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £71

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 0m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:45
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 55m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    19:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:45
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 55m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    19:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    21:15
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £112

What are the fastest trips from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA?

You can get to San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA in just 4h 35m with a Bus from Tufesa International. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
Saturday
from 12h 10m
Sunday
from 4h 35m
Monday
from 12h 0m
Tuesday
from 4h 35m
Wednesday
from 4h 35m
Thursday
from 4h 35m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £71

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 0m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 55m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    19:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:45
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    4h 55m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    19:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    21:15
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:45
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Tufesa International
    4h 35m
    0
    14:05
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:40
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    5h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    20:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Tufesa International
    6h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    16:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £46
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    05:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £112
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA

What are the most popular stations in Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA?

In Bakersfield, CA, you will usually depart from Truxtun Ave, Park & Ride/McKee Rd. or Chamberlain, while in San Jose, CA you will be arriving at Bus Stop, McLaughlin & William Bus Stop or Eastridge Shopping Center, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA, you can pay as low as £46 with a Bus from Tufesa International.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Tufesa International: you will get to San Jose, CA in just 4h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA are Tufesa International and Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oildale, CA or to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA?

The most popular companies between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA, are Tufesa International and Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Tufesa International and Greyhound US

All you need to know when you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA

How can I reach San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA.

How far is San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA is 337.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bakersfield, CA and San Jose, CA?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 57 kgs, and a flight 83 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA?

You can get to San Jose, CA with just £46 by taking a Bus from Tufesa International.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Jose, CA in just 4h 35m with a Bus from Tufesa International.

More routes to Bakersfield, CA and to San Jose, CA

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bakersfield, CA and to San Jose, CA. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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