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

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from £42. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 7h 2m, covering a distance of 261 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 31m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Sacramento to Bakersfield departs at 05:55. And the latest train departs at 17:20.

Train Sacramento to Bakersfield from £40 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	19:57	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 31m	11:57	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:43	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 14m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	15:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	11:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	19:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	15:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 31m	11:57	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:43	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 14m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	15:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	11:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	19:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	15:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 31m	11:57	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	15:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 2m	17:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 31m	11:57	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:55	Sacramento Valley Station	8h 2m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 2m	15:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 2m	17:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 32m	12:41	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	17:20	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 31m	22:51	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	06:43	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 56m	14:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:53	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 46m	16:39	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	12:53	Sacramento Valley Station	7h 46m	20:39	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:58 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 45mAverage duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £78	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £67	Average duration7h 2m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 £42

Amtrak Sacramento Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The journey was very smooth and nice. The sitting arrangement, the timing and cleanliness was good. I look forward travel again in near future. Thanks.

Madhukar P.

30 June 2023

Well done

Arshpreet K.

27 October 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from £42. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 7h 2m, covering a distance of 261 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Bakersfield departs at 05:55. And the latest train departs at 17:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£40

02/12

£40

Today

£40

04/12

£40

05/12

£40

06/12

£40

07/12

£40

08/12

£40

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £40

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

You can expect to pay from £40 to £56 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-04.