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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Pasadena to Bakersfield. Traveling by bus from Pasadena to Bakersfield usually takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 98 mi (158 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $18.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Pasadena to Bakersfield
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: I enjoyed and relax it was great. Cons: They should allow pet to traval. Tips: No.
5.0
Pros: Convenient. Cons: Nothing. The trip was great. Tips: Use this website instead of the actual trak website! Way cheaper.
5.0
We actually arrived earlier than expected. It was a very smooth drive and the driver was good too.
Bus tickets for a trip from Pasadena to Bakersfield cost $18.00 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Pasadena to Bakersfield in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $18 to $21. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 13, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Bakersfield this week, bus tickets are available starting at $18.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 16 days in advance to save up to $2.21.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Pasadena to Bakersfield. 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 2h 41m | $18.62 |
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 Pasadena to Bakersfield start at $18. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 98 miles from Pasadena to Bakersfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Pasadena to Bakersfield at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. 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, 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Pasadena to Bakersfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Pasadena to Bakersfield. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Pasadena to Bakersfield; ticket prices start at $15.25.
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 buses depart from the main station in Pasadena.
Pasadena Hilton Hotel - 168 S Los Robles Ave
All buses from Pasadena arrive at one main station in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
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