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Routes50
Trips per day188
bus lines3
Stations2

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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 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.

What bus companies travel to Bakersfield, California?

Located in California, Bakersfield is accessible by bus from 50 other cities. You can choose from 188 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Bakersfield on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Bakersfield are also available.

Bus companies serving Bakersfield

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US2601d 3h 40mHRK 1,057.42
Amtrak Thruway415h 46mHRK 227.10
Greyhound367h 32mHRK 360.94

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • 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.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Bakersfield?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Bakersfield by bus with Amtrak Thruway giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Tufesa Internacional had the most comfortable bus service to Bakersfield taking into account the seats and amenities that Tufesa Internacional offers. They rate Tufesa Internacional a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Bakersfield punctually, travelers suggest that FlixBus US has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Bakersfield, rating them a 4.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

HRK 68.63 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Bakersfield, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Bakersfield. In the last month, buses from Delano to Bakersfield had the lowest average price at HRK 73.01.

The busiest bus station in Bakersfield is 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station. As Bakersfield's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is McKee Park & Ride Bus Stop.

The closest airport to Bakersfield is Meadows Field (BFL), it is located 4.7 miles from the city center of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield ranks number 38 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 669 in United States. Bakersfield ranks number 6 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Bakersfield via bus service. On average 108 direct daily bus trips serve Bakersfield.
The population of Bakersfield is 373640. Bakersfield ranks number 18 in terms of population in California and number 290 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Bakersfield range from HRK 69 for a short trip to Bakersfield, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Bakersfield starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Bakersfield can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as HRK 209.
People who take the bus to Bakersfield are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus 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 bus station to the city center 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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