What is the distance between Fresno and Bakersfield?

The distance between the two cities is 106 miles (170 km).

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

If you're headed to Bakersfield from Fresno, chances are that your bus will depart from Amtrak Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main 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.

Bus Fresno to Bakersfield from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to Bakersfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	E St	2h	11:00am	Bakersfield	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	E St	1h 45m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	E St	2h 30m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Amtrak Station	2h	9:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Bakersfield on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Amtrak Station	2h	9:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	E St	1h 45m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	E St	2h	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Amtrak Station	2h	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Bakersfield on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Amtrak Station	2h	9:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	E St	1h 45m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	E St	2h	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Amtrak Station	2h	12:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Bakersfield on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	E St	1h 45m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	E St	2h	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Amtrak Station	2h	9:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Amtrak Station	2h 35m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Bakersfield on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
Bus	8:15pm	E St	1h 45m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	E St	2h	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Amtrak Station	2h	9:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Amtrak Station	2h 35m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 8mAverage Duration

104 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $72	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $33	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Fresno and Bakersfield?

Stops in Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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C
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, 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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FlixBus

3.5/511,445 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

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 3 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,395 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.

Limousine

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

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

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

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

$33

11/24

$31

Today

$30

11/26

$31

11/27

$25

11/28

$24

11/29

$23

11/30

$24

The cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $73 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Greyhound, Tufesa 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.