What is the distance between Indio and Bakersfield?

The distance separating Indio and Bakersfield is 195 miles (314 km).

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

If you're headed to Bakersfield from Indio, chances are that your bus will leave from Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Indio to Bakersfield from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Indio to Bakersfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	6h 45m	10:45am	Tufesa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	15h	7:15pm	Tufesa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	7h 35m	2:05pm	Tufesa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	12h 45m	7:15pm	Tufesa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	10h 40m	7:30am	Tufesa Bus Station	No tags

Get from Indio to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Indio and Bakersfield?

Stops in Indio

A
Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio
43501 Monroe St, Indio, CA 92201, USA
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B
Indio Bus Station
83-100 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA 92201

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

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.

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.

Greyhound Indio Bakersfield recent customer reviews

Great trip and wonderful drivers

Sandra C.

December 23, 2020

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 Indio to Bakersfield by bus

What is the distance between Indio and Bakersfield?
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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

$66

11/24

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Today

$67

11/26

$67

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11/30

$139

The cheapest trip from Indio to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $149 for a bus ticket from Indio to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-26.