Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Bakersfield on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
16th St (Bakersfield)Cheapest
FlixBusBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
McKee Park & RideFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
McKee Park & RideNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 PM PST.

Get from San Diego to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
6h 35mAverage Duration
327 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Bakersfield start from $54. The average price for this route is around $87. 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 San Diego to Bakersfield?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Bakersfield is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 327 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to Bakersfield route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Limousine, Los Limousines.

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Bakersfield at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Diego to Bakersfield generates an estimated 8 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 San Diego 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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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
11-27
$97
11-28
$74
Today
$97
11-30
$131
12-01
$64
12-02
$55
12-03
$51
12-04
$51
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $191 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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