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Coach from Bakersfield to Ventura: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Bakersfield to Ventura. Travelling by coach from Bakersfield to Ventura usually takes around 2 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 37 minutes.
- Distance
- 77 mi (124 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h 37m
- Cheapest price
- £39.68
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Thruway
- Coach lines
- 1
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Bakersfield to Ventura Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Bakersfield to Ventura?
There is usually 1 daily train trip from Bakersfield to Ventura.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£39.68 | Avg. Price£28.45Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2h 39mFaster | Duration6h 26m |

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There are several coach options that can take you from Bakersfield to Ventura:
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What coach companies travel from Bakersfield to Ventura?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bakersfield to Ventura. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has coach timetables available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 2h 39m | £39.68 |
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. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from Bakersfield to Ventura start at £39.68. On average, there is 1 Amtrak Thruway coach trip on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Bakersfield to Ventura
There is usually only one coach per day from Bakersfield to Ventura. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Ventura; ticket prices start at £28.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
1
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 77 miles from Bakersfield to Ventura. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 37 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. 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.
Distance (mi)
77
Distance (km)
124
There is usually only one coach per day from Bakersfield to Ventura. It leaves the station in Bakersfield at 18:45 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest coach
12:50pm
Latest coach
6:45pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Ventura at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Tuesday
City Information
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.
Ventura

Ventura is a beach town near LA, located on the Central Coast of California. It is known for its different beaches, like the San Buenaventura State Beach, which features the wooden Ventura Pier. Ventura is known as one of the best surf towns in America, with scenic coasts and impressive waves. Surfer's Point is the town's most popular spot for surfing and windsurfing. One of the popular tourist locations in the city is Channel Islands National Park, which is a habitat for rare island foxes and scrub jays, and can be accessed by boat from the Ventura Harbor. Explore Main Street in Downtown Ventura for more landmarks and historical sites.
Ventura has a lively art scene, with different galleries and museums in the downtown area. Enjoy entertaining theatre at the Rubicon Theatre Company, or go on short-day cruises with friends and family. The city also offers an eclectic food scene with Polynesian and Nepalese restaurants and wineries that will surprise you. Its nightlife consists of bars, lounges, breweries, comedy clubs, and taprooms, like The Tavern, all littered in Downtown Ventura.
Ventura is easily accessible from other cities by train routes provided by Amtrak and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and coach lines by FlixBus US and Amtrak Thruway. The Ventura County Transportation Commission provides commuter coach routes throughout the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bakersfield?
Main departure station: 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bakersfield.
All coach stations in Bakersfield:
- 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Where does the coach arrive in Ventura?
Main arrival station: Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
All coaches from Bakersfield arrive at one main station in Ventura.
Coach stations in Ventura:
- Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
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