How far is Sacramento from Bakersfield?

The distance between Sacramento and Bakersfield is around 424 km (263 miles).

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

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

Bus Sacramento to Bakersfield from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h	1:05pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 7m	3:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:30pm	Shell, Jibboom St	5h 25m	3:55am	Bakerfield	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	8:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:00 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

422 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $181	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $125	Average Duration7h 2m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Bakersfield?

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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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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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 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 $80

Amtrak Sacramento Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The journey was very smooth and nice. The sitting arrangement, the timing and cleanliness was good. I look forward travel again in near future. Thanks.

Madhukar P.

June 30, 2023

Well done

Arshpreet K.

October 27, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

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 Sacramento, US to Bakersfield by bus

How far is Sacramento from Bakersfield?
The distance between Sacramento and Bakersfield is around 424 km (263 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Sacramento Station, in Sacramento, 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

11-22

$76

11-23

$76

Today

$79

11-25

$76

11-26

$86

11-27

$71

11-28

$68

11-29

$73

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $68

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

You can expect to pay from $68 to $183 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, 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.