How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start from $34. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 163 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Tufesa .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tufesa , Greyhound , Los Limousines , Fronteras del Norte , Amtrak , Monarca .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Los Angeles at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bakersfield to Los Angeles from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Los Angeles on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Bakersfield	1h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	2h 30m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Los Angeles on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 15m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Bakersfield	1h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	2h 30m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Los Angeles on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Bakersfield	1h 30m	1:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Bakersfield	1h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	2h 30m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Los Angeles on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 25m	11:55am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Bakersfield	1h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	2h 30m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Get from Bakersfield to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Los Angeles?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers generally enjoyed the ride and appreciated the timely manner of the bus. However, some mentioned that there were delays of around 15 minutes, even when they arrived early. Another common feedback was that there were too many stops during the journey.

FlixBus Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus broke down for hours, and the driver was very uncommunicative. I had to get my brother to drive me to LAX.

Llwelann S.

March 7, 2024

Enjoyed the ride and timely manner. Bus was late by 15 minutes when I was early.

Gabriela G.

June 24, 2023

It was really bad, bus left earliern

Monica T.

January 1, 2025

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Based on 695 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Tufesa Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus ride was fine, on-board restroom was OK, but bus was about 90 minutes late leaving Bakersfied

Thomas L.

December 26, 2022

Awesome! So quick and easy! Great, clean bus as well!

Alexandria S.

May 28, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and lack of information about departure. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Greyhound Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was delayed for 1.5 hours, staff wasn't sure when it would come. There was also no sign to where the bus was leaving, had to ask around, no one knew.

Michael O.

July 16, 2023

Bus left way earlier than scheduled. I arrived before scheduled departure time so I didn’t make it back to LA for work. Wish I could be reimbursed or at least change for later time trip today

Carlos C.

February 4, 2020

Horrible experience all around, will never travel Greyhound again

Christopher W.

December 5, 2022

Los Limousines

3.5/5271 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Amtrak

4/55,609 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start from $34. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 163 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Fronteras del Norte, Amtrak, Monarca.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Los Angeles at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$49

11-26

$54

Today

$40

11-28

$40

11-29

$55

11-30

$62

12-01

$32

12-02

$29

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $144 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.