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How to get to Bakersfield by coach
- Routes
- 41
- Trips per day
- 163
- coach lines
- 3
- Stations
- 2
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About Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artefacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favourite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several coach lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Station Information
Popular coach stations in Bakersfield:
- 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
- McKee Park & Ride Bus Stop
What coach companies travel to Bakersfield, CA?
Located in California, Bakersfield is accessible by coach from 41 other cities. You can choose from 163 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Bakersfield on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Bakersfield are also available.
Coach companies serving Bakersfield
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 338 | 2 days, 4 hrs | £163.23 |
| Greyhound | 39 | 7 hrs, 10 mins | £49.52 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 34 | 5 hrs, 46 mins | £30.24 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Bakersfield?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Bakersfield by coach with Amtrak Thruway, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Greyhound had the most comfortable coach service to Bakersfield, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Greyhound at 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Bakersfield punctually, travellers suggest that FlixBus US has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Bakersfield, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£6.73 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Bakersfield, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Bakersfield. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Bakersfield was £6.73.
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The most popular coach stations in Bakersfield are 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station and McKee Park & Ride Bus Stop. 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Bakersfield is Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 miles from the city centre of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield is the second most popular coach destination in California. Bakersfield ranks number 68 among coach destinations in the country. Bakersfield ranks number 4 in California by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 119 direct coach schedules arriving in Bakersfield each day.
The population of Bakersfield is 373,640. It ranks number 9 by population in California. It ranks number 52 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Bakersfield, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £7.84. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Bakersfield starts at £6.73. A longer trip by coach to Bakersfield can be as cheap as £24.29. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £31.39.
People who take the coach to Bakersfield are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Bakersfield easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Bakersfield is 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station, located just 0.5 miles away. Select 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Bakersfield. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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