How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield to Phoenix start from £55. The average price for this route is around £84. 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 Phoenix?

The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Phoenix is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 419 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Phoenix route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Tufesa , Amtrak , Los Limousines .

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

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Phoenix at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.

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

A bus journey from Bakersfield to Phoenix produces an estimated 17 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 Phoenix?

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 Phoenix?

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 Phoenix?

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 Phoenix?

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.

Bus Bakersfield to Phoenix from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Bakersfield	10h 30m	04:30	N 27th Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 55m	23:25	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:50	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 40m	07:30	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 20m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 17:47 PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

12h 20mAverage duration

419 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Phoenix?

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 Phoenix

A
N 27th Ave
1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
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B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051
D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034
E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £55

Greyhound Bakersfield Phoenix recent customer reviews

Bus was one hour late leaving Bakersfield with a 5 hour lay over in Los Angeles

Ethel M.

6 September 2019

Too good

Baljeet S.

1 February 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,482 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5696 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3

Based on 696 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at £77

Tufesa Bakersfield Phoenix recent customer reviews

I purchased a ticket online from Bakersfield to Phoenix May 26 at 11:45 and when I arrived the bus had already left I asked the person that was working and said it had left an hour early I was so disappointed I couldn’t get to Phoenix that day it’s my first time wanting to travel in a bus and I took tufesa becuade

Ariana L.

27 May 2021

WiFi didn't work at all this time and I wasn't happy with it because I technically paid for it with my bus ticket

Paul M.

7 June 2017

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5273 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ

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 Phoenix?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield to Phoenix start from £55. The average price for this route is around £84. 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 Phoenix?
The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Phoenix is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 419 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Phoenix route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa, Amtrak, Los Limousines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Phoenix at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
A bus journey from Bakersfield to Phoenix produces an estimated 17 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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
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

28/11

£65

29/11

£73

Today

£74

01/12

£74

02/12

£60

03/12

No data

04/12

No data

05/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £60

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

You can expect to pay from £60 to £310 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £60, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually 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.