Bago is about two hours from Yangon by road or rail, making it an easy day trip or a stopover on the way to Kyaiktiyo.
By train: Regular services run from Yangon to Bago. The journey is cheap and scenic, though not always punctual.
By car: Hiring a driver from Yangon is straightforward and gives you the flexibility to combine Bago with a trip to the Golden Rock in a single long day.
By bus: Buses between Yangon and points east pass through Bago frequently.