How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Bakersfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from $58. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?

The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 422 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus , Fronteras del Norte , Tufesa , Los Limousines , Monarca .

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

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Bakersfield at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Sacramento to Bakersfield generates an estimated 11 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 Sacramento 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 5597 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sacramento to Bakersfield from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

Next departures for Sacramento to Bakersfield on December 1
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 December 2
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 December 4
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

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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 $58, 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$58 - $180	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $124	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

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5615 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 $79

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

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Tufesa

3.5/5696 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Los Limousines

3.5/5272 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from $58. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 422 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Fronteras del Norte, Tufesa, Los Limousines, Monarca.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Bakersfield at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Bakersfield generates an estimated 11 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 Sacramento 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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

11-27

$75

11-28

$75

Today

$89

11-30

$82

12-01

$68

12-02

$58

12-03

$52

12-04

$52

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $170 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 $52 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually 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.