What is the distance between Bakersfield and Barstow?

About 117 miles (189 km) separate Bakersfield and Barstow.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow?

If you're headed to Barstow from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Travel Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bakersfield to Barstow from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	2h 21m	6:26pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	12:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	3:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	2h 31m	6:36pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 10m	8:30pm	Travel Center	No tags

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Get from Bakersfield to Barstow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Barstow?

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 Barstow

A
Travel Center
1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
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B
Barstow Bus Stop near Carl's Jr
2856 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Bakersfield Barstow recent customer reviews

everything on time, nice driver, fair price, nice bus station, I felt very comfortable

John R.

March 12, 2020

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Barstow by bus

What is the distance between Bakersfield and Barstow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$35

11/23

$35

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$35

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$35

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$35

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$35

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$35

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$35

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Barstow was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $295 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Barstow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-25.