Next departures for Bakersfield to Oakland on November 22
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Amtrak Station
Jack London Square
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16th St (Bakersfield)
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Amtrak Station
Emeryville Station
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Next departures for Bakersfield to Oakland on November 23
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Bakersfield to Oakland on November 24
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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McKee Park & Ride
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Next departures for Bakersfield to Oakland on November 25
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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McKee Park & Ride
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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16th St (Bakersfield)
West Oakland BART
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Oakland
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 6 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 5598 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $57
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Oakland by bus
What is the distance between Bakersfield and Oakland?
About 248 miles (400 km) separate Bakersfield and Oakland.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Oakland?
If you're headed to Oakland from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/20
$119
11/21
$151
Today
$53
11/23
$120
11/24
$75
11/25
$78
11/26
$120
11/27
$53
The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $53
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $53 to $229 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-27.
The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $53
