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driving / 2 days / no pets / no RV
Bakersfield to San Francisco road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Bakersfield to San Francisco. If you're planning a road trip to San Francisco, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
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Day 1
11:00 am start in Bakersfield
drive for about 49 minutes
11:49 am Lost Hills
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:49 pm
drive for about 34 minutes
1:23 pm Kettleman City
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:23 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:30 pm Mendota (California)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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Day 2
10:00 am leave from Mendota (California)
drive for about 1 hour
11:01 am eat at Pea Soup Andersen's
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:01 pm
drive for about 53 minutes
12:54 pm Modesto
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:54 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
2:47 pm Livermore
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:47 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
4:27 pm Oakland
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:27 pm
drive for about 23 minutes
5:50 pm arrive in San Francisco
eat at Ike's Place
stay at Top of the Mark
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?
Lost Hills
Kettleman City
Mendota (California)
Pea Soup Andersen's (2 mentions)
Modesto (8 answers)
Livermore (10 answers)
Hacienda Crossings (2 mentions)
restaurants around Livermore:
Concannon Vineyard
Oakland (62 answers)
Lake Merritt (16 mentions)
UC Berkeley (8 mentions)
Jack London Square (7 mentions)
Ici Ice Cream (5 mentions)
College Ave (5 mentions)
restaurants around Oakland:
Chez Panisse
Arinell Pizza Inc
The Trappist
Comal
questions about Oakland:
Best free things to do in Oakland?
What is Oakland like?
First time in Oakland with 1 day to explore
A good neighborhood in Oakland for rental?
Best bites to eat in Oakland?
Where's the best place to stay in San Francisco?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in San Francisco.
You can also see most people recommend as the best amount of time to visit. Find out how many days in San Francisco to stay.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Top of the Mark, which was mentioned 13 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
Hotel Vitale (8 mentions)
The Fairmont San Francisco (8 mentions)
San Francisco Marriott Marquis (7 mentions)
Cavallo Point (4 mentions)
Want to research more popular hotels in San Francisco?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in San Francisco?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Ike's Place, which was mentioned 23 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Swan Oyster Depot (22 mentions)
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana (22 mentions)
Kokkari Estiatorio (21 mentions)
Tartine bakery (20 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in San Francisco?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in San Francisco?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Golden Gate Bridge (130 mentions)
Golden Gate Park (112 mentions)
Alcatraz (85 mentions)
Fisherman's Wharf (82 mentions)
Union Square (79 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about San Francisco. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
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Best seafood restaurant in S.F.? (29 answers)
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What are the top 5 can't miss tourist attractions in S.F.? (20 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? (19 answers)
Julie from Atlanta asked:
Best activities for kids (19 answers)
Kenneth from Portland asked:
Best views in San Francisco? (17 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to San Francisco.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aSan Francisco to Bakersfield drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Bakersfield? Try searching for places within 4 hours of Bakersfield.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Bakersfield to San Francisco. Or get a full Bakersfield to San Francisco flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Bakersfield well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Bakersfield!
