Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Bakersfield.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Chico to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chico to Bakersfield: Trip Overview
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Based on 5092 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 $54.00
Chico to Bakersfield Train
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The cheapest trip from Chico to Bakersfield was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $96To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chico to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chico and Bakersfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bakersfield.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bakersfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chico and Bakersfield, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chico to Bakersfield.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to Bakersfield?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chico 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 $74 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $54. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bakersfield, choose the train, as it will take you from Chico to Bakersfield in about 9h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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