How far is San Jose from Bakersfield?

The distance covered from San Jose to Bakersfield is 341 km (212 miles).

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

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

Bus San Jose to Bakersfield from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	5h 15m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	11h 30m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	9:45pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 35m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	5h 15m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	5h 15m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 35m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:48 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

342 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $332	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$110 - $126	Average Duration9h 2m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Bakersfield?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

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

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Customers appreciate the comfortable seats on the bus, but some mention that there are too many stops causing delays of over 1 hour. Additionally, positive feedback is given for the friendly and welcoming driver.

Tufesa San Jose Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The driver is friendly and welcomed

Mai D.

April 15, 2024

I missed the bus even though I was on time because it had left early.

Maria A.

March 24, 2019

There is no customer support contact

Ste'von B.

April 20, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Bakersfield by bus

How far is San Jose from Bakersfield?
The distance covered from San Jose to Bakersfield is 341 km (212 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, 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

11-21

$81

11-22

$81

Today

$81

11-24

$89

11-25

$89

11-26

$89

11-27

$81

11-28

$89

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $350 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.