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Nogales to Bakersfield Bus Schedule
Bus from Nogales to Bakersfield: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Nogales to Bakersfield. Traveling by bus from Nogales to Bakersfield usually takes around 14 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $120.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Nogales to Bakersfield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nogales to Bakersfield. Tufesa is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufesa | 1 | 14h 56m | $125.06 |
Book Tufesa from Nogales to Bakersfield from $120. Typically there is one Tufesa schedule per day from Nogales to Bakersfield and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Bakersfield. In Nogales, Tufesa departs to Bakersfield from Suc Kennedy . In Bakersfield, Tufesa arrives at 1417 Chamberlain Ave .
An average trip on Tufesa from Nogales to Bakersfield takes 14 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Bakersfield in 14 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Bakersfield.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Nogales to Bakersfield
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 544 miles from Nogales to Bakersfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Nogales to Bakersfield for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Nogales to Bakersfield. It leaves the station in Nogales at 11:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Nogales?
Main departure station: Suc Kennedy
Most buses depart from the main station in Nogales.
All bus stations in Nogales:
Suc Kennedy
Where does the bus arrive in Bakersfield?
Main arrival station: 1417 Chamberlain Ave
All buses from Nogales arrive at one main station in Bakersfield.
All bus stations in Bakersfield:
1417 Chamberlain Ave
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