Bus from Oakland to Bakersfield: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Oakland to Bakersfield on January 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
FlixBusBus
El Cerrito del Norte BART
McKee Park & RideNo tags
AmtrakBus
Jack London Square
Amtrak StationNo tags
AmtrakBus
Emeryville Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
West Oakland BART
McKee Park & RideNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
6h 21mAverage Duration
402 kmDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$58 - $393Average Duration13h 55m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$85 - $109Average Duration6h 21m
37kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Bakersfield by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to Bakersfield start from $58. The average price for this route is around $121. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    The average bus travel time from Oakland to Bakersfield is 13h 55m, covering a distance of 399 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Oakland to Bakersfield route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    The earliest bus departs from Oakland to Bakersfield at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    A bus trip from Oakland to Bakersfield generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    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 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to Bakersfield?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to Bakersfield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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