How far is San Jose from Bakersfield?

About 212 miles (341 km) separate San Jose and Bakersfield.

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Bakersfield leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to Bakersfield from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:25pm	Diridon Station	7h 32m	7:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	5h 15m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags
11:45pm	Diridon Station	15h 35m	3:20pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:30am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	5h 30m	5:00pm	Bakersfield	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	11h 30m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:28 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $230	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $88	Average Duration9h 2m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Customers appreciate the comfortable seats on the bus, but some mention that there are too many stops causing delays of over 1 hour. Additionally, positive feedback is given for the friendly and welcoming driver.

Tufesa San Jose Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The driver is friendly and welcomed

Mai D.

April 15, 2024

I missed the bus even though I was on time because it had left early.

Maria A.

March 24, 2019

There is no customer support contact

Ste'von B.

April 20, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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 San Jose and Bakersfield?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

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

How far is San Jose from 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

11/16

$98

11/17

$56

Today

$56

11/19

$44

11/20

$52

11/21

$56

11/22

$42

11/23

$56

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $171 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 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.