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There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Bakersfield to Ontario. Traveling by coach from Bakersfield to Ontario usually takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £18.75 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 1 |
Average score for coaches from Bakersfield to Ontario
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Clean ride and reached on time . No hasle. Cons: Everything was good.
5.0
Pros: Travel time was pretty fast before I knew I was at my destination. Cons: The bathroom smell.
5.0
Pros: Coming back. The driver was very informative. He let's everybody know the stop station and etc. It shows he love his job. Tips: Make sure to bring snack.
Bus tickets for a trip from Bakersfield to Ontario cost £18.75 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Bakersfield to Ontario is expected to be between £19 and £19. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 2 March 2026, when tickets are available for 2 March 2026. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £19.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 13 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £0.49 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bakersfield to Ontario. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 3h 20m | £19.06 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bakersfield to Ontario start at £19. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 119 miles from Bakersfield to Ontario. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Bakersfield to Ontario at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bakersfield to Ontario, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Bakersfield to Ontario. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Ontario; ticket prices start at £25.50.
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 artifacts, 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 favorite, 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 bus 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.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
All coaches from Bakersfield arrive at one main station in Ontario.
Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
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