Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Riverside Station | Amtrak Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | UC Riverside | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | UC Riverside | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | UC Riverside | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | UC Riverside | McKee Park & Ride | No tags |
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Get from Riverside to Bakersfield
The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Bakersfield?
Stops in Riverside
- A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Stops in Bakersfield
- A1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
- B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA - C2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield
How far is Bakersfield from Riverside by coach?
The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield by coach is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
What is the best way to go from Riverside to Bakersfield without a car?
You can travel to Bakersfield from Riverside by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £65 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually FlixBus 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.
