What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

The distance separating Bakersfield and San Francisco is 253 miles (408 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to San Francisco start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). 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 San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco Zoo, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and Exploratorium.

Bus Bakersfield to San Francisco from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Francisco on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:35am	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	9:50pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:35am	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	9:50pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:10am	McKee Park & Ride	10h 40m	9:50pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:10am	McKee Park & Ride	10h 40m	9:50pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 25m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Get from Bakersfield to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

13h 5mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and San Francisco?

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 San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, 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.

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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to San Francisco, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$109

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $213 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound 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.