Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures for Austin to Bakersfield on November 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    		16th St (Bakersfield)Cheapest
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
      		16th St (Bakersfield)Fastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
        		16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
        Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
          		Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
          		16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Downtown Austin
            		16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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            Get from Austin to Bakersfield

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            15bus per day
            1d 16hAverage Duration
            2063 kmDistance
            52kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket PriceUS$231
            Average Bus Trip Duration1d 16h
            Number of daily buses15
            Earliest bus departure3:30am
            Distance2063 km
            Latest bus departure11:45pm

            Austin to Bakersfield Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - Bakersfield

            1. What is the distance between Austin and Bakersfield?

              It's about 2065 km (1281 miles) from Austin to Bakersfield.

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Bakersfield?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Austin, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of US$202

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$202 to US$230 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$202 which is on 2025-11-04.

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