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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Berkeley Amtrak Station | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Berkeley Amtrak Station | Amtrak Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:59 PM PST.
Get from Berkeley to Bakersfield
The journey takes about 7 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5759 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 103
Amtrak Berkeley Bakersfield recent customer reviews
Very pleasant. The staff were very helpful and courteous. I will definitely go with the train instead of the plane when possible.
Cynthia C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berkeley to Bakersfield by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Berkeley to Bakersfield?
The cheapest train tickets from Berkeley to Bakersfield start from R 1 103. The average price for this train route is around R 1 103. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berkeley to Bakersfield?
The average train journey time from Berkeley to Bakersfield is 7h 53m, covering a distance of 405 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 29m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Berkeley to Bakersfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berkeley to Bakersfield?
The earliest train from Berkeley to Bakersfield departs at 06:42. And the latest train departs at 16:36.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Berkeley to Bakersfield was searched and found on 12 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 047To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berkeley to Bakersfield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 047 to R 1 210 for a train ticket from Berkeley to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 047, which is on 2026-02-19.
