What is the distance between Reno and Bakersfield?

The distance between Reno and Bakersfield is around 473 km (293 miles).

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

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

Bus Reno to Bakersfield from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Reno to Bakersfield on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Reno	9h 10m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
6:35am	Reno	10h 30m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:45am	Reno Station	10h 12m	5:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	10h 50m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	9h 47m	11:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:55 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

468 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $210	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$203 - $287	Average Duration14h 33m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $150

Amtrak Reno Bakersfield recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed this trip from Reno to Bakersfield All the staff is corporate Fully cleaned bus and train that thing i noticed I wish to travel again with your Amtrak

Jasmeet S.

July 14, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Reno and Bakersfield?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reno to Bakersfield by bus

What is the distance between Reno and Bakersfield?
The distance between Reno and Bakersfield is around 473 km (293 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reno to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Reno Station, in Reno, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$133

11-18

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Today

$143

11-20

$129

11-21

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11-22

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11-23

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The cheapest trip from Reno to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $150 for a bus ticket from Reno to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-20.