Trains tickets from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Bakersfield.

Bus
Average Price$196 - $516Average Duration1d 19h
52kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average Price$169 - $169Average Duration1d 19h
188kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 19hAverage Duration
$169Cheapest ticket
188kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$169
Average train trip duration1d 19h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:50pm
Distance1278 miles (2061 km)

Austin to Bakersfield Train

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Bakersfield, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and Bakersfield, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Austin to Bakersfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and Bakersfield is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $169 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $169. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bakersfield, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield in about 1d 19h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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