How much is the bus ticket from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Phoenix to Bakersfield start from $102. The average price for this route is around $170. 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 Phoenix to Bakersfield?

The average bus travel time from Phoenix to Bakersfield is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 656 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Tufesa .

Which bus companies service the Phoenix to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tufesa , Greyhound , Amtrak , Los Limousines .

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

The earliest bus departs from Phoenix to Bakersfield at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Phoenix to Bakersfield generates an estimated 16 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 Phoenix 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 5696 reviews.

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

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 Phoenix 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Phoenix 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.

Bus Phoenix to Bakersfield from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	N 27th Ave	9h 30m	1:45am	Bakersfield	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:55pm	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 10m	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	12h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	20h 45m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	12h 5m	9:55am	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	N 27th Ave	9h 45m	10:15am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	N 27th Ave	9h 30m	1:45am	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	3:30am	N 27th Ave	11h 35m	2:05pm	Bakersfield	No tags
	Bus	2:25am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 50m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 20m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20am	N 27th Ave	8h 50m	8:10am	Bakersfield	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:30am	N 27th Ave	9h 45m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
	Bus	2:25am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 50m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 20m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	20h 45m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	N 27th Ave	9h 45m	10:15am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	N 27th Ave	9h 30m	1:45am	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	3:30am	N 27th Ave	11h 35m	2:05pm	Bakersfield	No tags
	Bus	2:25am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 50m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 20m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	12h 5m	9:55am	McKee Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	N 27th Ave	9h 30m	1:45am	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	1:30am	N 27th Ave	9h 45m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
	Bus	2:25am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 50m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 20m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 50m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:20am	N 27th Ave	8h 50m	8:10am	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	1:30am	N 27th Ave	9h 45m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50am	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 20m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	3:55pm	Phoenix Bus Station	11h 10m	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:13 PM MST.

Get from Phoenix to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

656 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Phoenix and Bakersfield?

Stops in Phoenix

A
N 27th Ave
1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
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B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
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C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051
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D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034
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E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
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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
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C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,043 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5706 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi3

Based on 706 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at $143

Tufesa Phoenix Bakersfield recent customer reviews

I would ride with Tufesa again

Thomas E J.

March 13, 2023

Terrible service.

Eric A.

April 2, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,500 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5292 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Phoenix, AZ 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Phoenix to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Phoenix to Bakersfield start from $102. The average price for this route is around $170. 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 Phoenix to Bakersfield?
The average bus travel time from Phoenix to Bakersfield is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 656 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Phoenix to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound, Amtrak, Los Limousines.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Phoenix to Bakersfield at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Phoenix to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Phoenix to Bakersfield generates an estimated 16 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 Phoenix 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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Phoenix to Bakersfield?
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 Phoenix 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Phoenix 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-12

$136

01-13

$136

Today

$136

01-15

$136

01-16

$136

01-17

$136

01-18

$126

01-19

No data

The cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $126

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

You can expect to pay from $126 to $420 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2026-01-18.

Usually 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.