What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Jose?

Bakersfield and San Jose are 341 km (212 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Tufesa Bus Station in Bakersfield will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Bus Bakersfield to San Jose from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Jose on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 25m	8:55pm	Santiago Express San Jose	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 45m	9:15pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Jose on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	6h	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Bakersfield	4h 35m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 25m	8:55pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	12h 25m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:27 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6hAverage Duration

342 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $352	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$110 - $126	Average Duration8h 51m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and San Jose?

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 San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

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 $93

Tufesa Bakersfield San Jose recent customer reviews

Overall I was impressed with kindness the bus driver and staff expressed. They were all genuine and considerate, including the other patrons taking the bus and at the stations; however, it was a bit of an inconvenience that the bus was expected to arrive 2hrs late and because of this, the drop off destination changed. I don’t think I’d use this transportation again, unless I had no other options.

Elisa F.

June 30, 2022

I was very disappointed with the condition the bathroom was in. The WiFi did not work. My bus was scheduled to leave at 2pm but did not do so until after 4:15pm.

Vivian B.

July 17, 2021

Buses are late, no customer service available at some locations. Bakersfield reps are helpful but not in their other locations.

Ste'von B.

November 27, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Jose?
Bakersfield and San Jose are 341 km (212 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to San Jose?
Buses departing from Tufesa Bus Station in Bakersfield will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$89

11-25

$90

Today

$90

11-27

$90

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

11-30

$89

12-01

$77

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $341 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-12-01.