How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start from £19. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Tufesa .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tufesa , Greyhound , Los Limousines , Fronteras del Norte , Amtrak , Monarca .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Los Angeles at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

A bus journey from Bakersfield to Los Angeles produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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 Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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 Bakersfield to Los Angeles from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 15m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bakersfield	1h 15m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Bakersfield	2h 30m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	15:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 40m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	13:10	McKee Park & Ride	1h 50m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Bakersfield	2h 30m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	15:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	1h 30m	13:00	Suc. Pacoima	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bakersfield	1h 15m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Bakersfield	2h 30m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	15:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 25m	11:55	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Bakersfield	1h 15m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Bakersfield	2h 30m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	2h 55m	15:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:55 PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Los Angeles?

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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Stops in Los Angeles

A
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Customers generally enjoyed the ride and appreciated the timely manner of the bus. However, some mentioned that there were delays of around 15 minutes, even when they arrived early. Another common feedback was that there were too many stops during the journey.

FlixBus Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus broke down for hours, and the driver was very uncommunicative. I had to get my brother to drive me to LAX.

Llwelann S.

7 March 2024

Enjoyed the ride and timely manner. Bus was late by 15 minutes when I was early.

Gabriela G.

24 June 2023

It was really bad, bus left earliern

Monica T.

1 January 2025

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3

Based on 695 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at £35

Tufesa Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus ride was fine, on-board restroom was OK, but bus was about 90 minutes late leaving Bakersfied

Thomas L.

26 December 2022

Awesome! So quick and easy! Great, clean bus as well!

Alexandria S.

28 May 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and lack of information about departure. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Greyhound Bakersfield Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was delayed for 1.5 hours, staff wasn't sure when it would come. There was also no sign to where the bus was leaving, had to ask around, no one knew.

Michael O.

16 July 2023

Bus left way earlier than scheduled. I arrived before scheduled departure time so I didn’t make it back to LA for work. Wish I could be reimbursed or at least change for later time trip today

Carlos C.

4 February 2020

Horrible experience all around, will never travel Greyhound again

Christopher W.

5 December 2022

Los Limousines

3.5/5272 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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 by bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start from £19. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Fronteras del Norte, Amtrak, Monarca.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Los Angeles at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
A bus journey from Bakersfield to Los Angeles produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
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 Bakersfield to Los Angeles?
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

26/11

£29

27/11

£22

Today

£22

29/11

£34

30/11

£34

01/12

£18

02/12

£16

03/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £78 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa 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.