How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Bakersfield?

The cheapest coach tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from £32. The average price for this route is around £38. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?

The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 262 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus , Fronteras del Norte , Tufesa , Los Limousines , Monarca .

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

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Bakersfield at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

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

A bus journey from Sacramento to Bakersfield produces an estimated 11 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 Sacramento 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.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Bakersfield?

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 Sacramento 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Bakersfield?

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 Sacramento to Bakersfield from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	04:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
		22:30	Shell, Jibboom St	5h 25m	03:55	Bakerfield	Fastest

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	04:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	04:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Bakersfield on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	6h 50m	04:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 25m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	5h 35m	12:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 10m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 42m	13:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 45mAverage duration

262 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £97	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £67	Average duration7h 2m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Bakersfield?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £43

Amtrak Sacramento Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The journey was very smooth and nice. The sitting arrangement, the timing and cleanliness was good. I look forward travel again in near future. Thanks.

Madhukar P.

30 June 2023

Well done

Arshpreet K.

27 October 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,456 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3

Los Limousines

3.5/5271 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.7

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 Sacramento, US to Bakersfield

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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield start from £32. The average price for this route is around £38. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 262 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Fronteras del Norte, Tufesa, Los Limousines, Monarca.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Bakersfield at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
A bus journey from Sacramento to Bakersfield produces an estimated 11 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 Sacramento 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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
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 Sacramento 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
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

25/11

£45

26/11

£48

Today

£41

28/11

£42

29/11

£45

30/11

£42

01/12

£34

02/12

£30

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £98 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Fronteras del Norte 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.