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There are usually 3 daily train trips available from San Jose to Bakersfield.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceNOK 822.18 | Avg. PriceNOK 692.80 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration11h 8m | Duration8h 36m |
There are 6 intercity buses per day from San Jose to Bakersfield. Traveling by bus from San Jose to Bakersfield usually takes around 11 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 209 mi (337 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 10m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 361.81 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Average score for buses from San Jose to Bakersfield
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Not too many stops. Cons: Install plug ins for charging computer and phone. Fix the overhead seat light. It wasn’t working. Tips: None.
5.0
Pros: It was on time. Cons: More comfy chairs.
5.0
Pros: On-time boarding, early arrival time. Cons: Apple maps was giving the wrong boarding area, needs to be fixed.
Bus tickets for a trip from San Jose to Bakersfield cost NOK 516.49 on average. Tickets cheaper than NOK 516.49 are an excellent bargain. 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 San Jose to Bakersfield is expected to be between NOK 439 and NOK 1,143. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is November 20, 2025, when tickets are available for November 20, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just NOK 459.
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 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to NOK 630.05 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are 3 bus lines from San Jose to Bakersfield available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 15h 37m | NOK 999.92 |
| FlixBus US | 3 | 7h 25m | NOK 619.85 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 12h 17m | NOK 834.52 |
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 San Jose to Bakersfield start at NOK 1,000. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
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. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from San Jose to Bakersfield, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 performs about 3 bus trips from San Jose to Bakersfield every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 17 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Bakersfield usually start from NOK 362.
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 209 miles from San Jose to Bakersfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Bakersfield, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Jose to Bakersfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from San Jose to Bakersfield every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Jose to Bakersfield; ticket prices start at NOK 571.38.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
San Jose is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. It is the largest city in Northern California and, as such, it is the area’s cultural, political and financial center.
While you’re in San Jose, make sure to check out the city’s various museums. Since you’re in the world’s foremost technology hub, the Tech Museum of Innovation is a must-visit. And since you’re on the West Coast, you should stop by the San Jose Museum of Art that features the largest permanent collection of works from West Coast artists.
Thanks to its mild California climate, San Jose is one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities, and due to its largely younger-leaning population, it offers quite the vibrant nightlife. In fact, San Jose is among the biggest party hubs in America.
San Jose is served by various bus carriers and has several Amtrak stops within its vicinity. In addition, the city’s airport is located right near the downtown area, which makes travel to and from San Jose a breeze.
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.
San Jose has two bus stations with service to Bakersfield.
Diridon Station
Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
McKee Park & Ride Bus Stop
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