What is the distance between Bakersfield and Phoenix?

The distance between the two cities is 417 miles (672 km).

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

If you're headed to Phoenix from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will depart from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at N 27th Ave. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

Once in Phoenix, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arizona Outdoor Fun, Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course, Mystery Castle, Chase Field and Phoenix Zoo.

Bus Bakersfield to Phoenix from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Phoenix on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	2:05am	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	3:45am	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Bakersfield	12h 40m	1:10am	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	5:15pm	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 10m	6:10pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags

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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 $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

421 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

3.5/587,393 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 Phoenix recent customer reviews

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

Ethel M.

September 6, 2019

Too good

Baljeet S.

February 1, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 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.

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 2 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

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.

May 27, 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.

June 7, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

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

What is the distance between Bakersfield and Phoenix?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

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

$94

11/23

$94

Today

$94

11/25

$173

11/26

$94

11/27

$89

11/28

$84

11/29

$92

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $84

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 $84 to $1,929 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 $84 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Amtrak 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.