What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Seattle?

Bakersfield and Seattle are 864 miles (1394 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to Seattle start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum, Olympic Sculpture Park, Pacific Science Center and K1 Speed.

Bus Bakersfield to Seattle from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Seattle on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	McKee Park & Ride	1d 3h	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	22h 30m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	23h 50m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	1d 7h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	McKee Park & Ride	1d 3h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

850 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $401	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$195 - $782	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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

3.5/511,371 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Seattle?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Seattle by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$228

11/17

$191

Today

$194

11/19

$207

11/20

$141

11/21

$267

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $378 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-11-20.