San Joaquins
Bakersfield, CA → Oakland / Sacramento, CA · 315 miles · 6h
315 miles
6h
7 daily round trips
79 mph
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About the San Joaquins
The Central Valley workhorse, with Thruway bus connections that put Los Angeles, Yosemite and Las Vegas within a single ticket.
What makes this route worth taking
- Thruway bus network reaching LA, Yosemite and Vegas
- Serves Fresno, Merced, Modesto, Stockton
- Business Class and café car
- Bikes carried onboard
Agent's tip
The Yosemite bus connection at Merced is one of the best-value park transfers in the country.
Classes of service on this route
The San Joaquins operates with California Cars / Venture. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield |
| 2 | Wasco |
| 3 | Corcoran |
| 4 | Hanford |
| 5 | Fresno |
| 6 | Madera |
| 7 | Merced |
| 8 | Turlock-Denair |
| 9 | Modesto |
| 10 | Stockton |
| 11 | Lodi |
| 12 | Sacramento |
| 13 | Antioch |
| 14 | Martinez |
| 15 | Richmond |
| 16 | Emeryville |
| 17 | Oakland |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the San Joaquins
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
