What is the travel distance from Barstow to Bakersfield?

Barstow and Bakersfield are 117 miles (189 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Barstow to Bakersfield start their journey at Travel Center and wind up at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Barstow to Bakersfield from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barstow to Bakersfield on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:55pm	Travel Center	7h 5m	8:00pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Travel Center	6h 30m	7:25pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	Barstow Lenwood Road	9h	12:30am	Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Travel Center	6h 50m	1:35am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:45pm	Travel Center	6h 15m	1:00am	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Get from Barstow to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Barstow and Bakersfield?

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

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barstow to Bakersfield by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$35

11/24

$35

Today

$35

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$35

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The cheapest trip from Barstow to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Barstow to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $163 for a bus ticket from Barstow to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-26.