What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Sacramento?

It's about 424 km (263 miles) from Bakersfield to Sacramento.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Sacramento?

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

Bus Bakersfield to Sacramento from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bakersfield	5h	1:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bakersfield	5h	1:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

422 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $145	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $150	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Sacramento?

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 Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared mixed experiences, with some mentioning a bumpy ride that made reading difficult and others noting a slight delay of 25 minutes. Despite these observations, the overall travel experience appears to be consistent with expectations for many passengers.

Amtrak Bakersfield Sacramento recent customer reviews

It was very bumpy. More so than my last trip. I was unable to read.

Julie F.

November 11, 2024

Everything was good

Ahmed T.

April 16, 2024

There was a bit delay of 25 minutes

Lily O.

April 10, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
It's about 424 km (263 miles) from Bakersfield to Sacramento.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Greyhound Sacramento Station, in Sacramento.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$96

11-23

$106

Today

$79

11-25

$80

11-26

$76

11-27

$71

11-28

$71

11-29

$73

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $171 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Fronteras del Norte 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.