Choose between two routes to Bakersfield, including a direct route along the San Joaquins Line.
Travel the San Joaquins Line southbound from Oakland's Jack London Square (OKJ) located at 245 Second Street. You can buy tickets at the ticket counter or from the Quik-Trak machine between 5:20 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Take the Capitol Corridor route east from Coliseum Airport station in Oakland and expect to transfer to the San Joaquins in Martinez, CA. Four trains depart daily from this station to Bakersfield.
Reserve your Coach seat on the San Joaquins Line. Though amenities such as snack car and checked baggage are offered on this train, there are no Business or first-class sections on this train.
Expect to pay around $60 one way for a ticket to Bakersfield, regardless of whether you transfer trains along the way or not.
Take the 4402 Thruway Bus to Stockton from Oakland to save a little money. From there, you will get a seat on the San Joaquin train to Bakersfield.
Book your train travel on 1 of 6 trains departing daily on the San Joaquins Line to Bakersfield from Oakland. You can also book Thruway bus passage from outside of Oakland--the 47 connects twice daily.
Book your ticket at least 3 days in advance of travel if you plan on cashing in on student or other discounts.
Forget about reserving a seat on the Capitols Corridor line. While tickets may be booked in advance, reservations are not required--seating is first come/first served.
Access the Oakland Coliseum station from the nearby BART terminal as well as from the Oakland International Airport. This station's convenient location make it a favorite among travelers.
Expect to travel for 6 hours or more when you take the train from Oakland to Bakersfield.
