How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Barstow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Barstow start from $54. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Barstow?

The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Barstow is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 191 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Barstow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound , Los Limousines .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow?

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Barstow at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Barstow?

A bus trip from Bakersfield to Barstow generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Barstow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Barstow?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Barstow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Barstow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bakersfield to Barstow from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	12:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	3:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 10m	8:30pm	Travel Center	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 25m	1:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 45m	8:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	8h 12m	9:02pm	Barstow Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 25m	1:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 20m	4:50pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 45m	8:30pm	Travel Center	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	12:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	3:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	5h 55m	8:15pm	Travel Center	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	12:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	3:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	5h 55m	8:15pm	Travel Center	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Barstow on January 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 20m	7:10pm	Barstow Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	12:25pm	Travel Center	No tags
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	3:30pm	Travel Center	No tags
	4:50pm	Amtrak Station	2h 30m	7:20pm	Travel Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	5h 55m	8:15pm	Travel Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:35 PM PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Barstow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

191 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Barstow?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
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C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Barstow

A
Travel Center
1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
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B
Barstow Bus Stop near Carl's Jr
2856 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,726 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,001 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,493 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87493 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $182

Greyhound Bakersfield Barstow recent customer reviews

everything on time, nice driver, fair price, nice bus station, I felt very comfortable

John R.

March 12, 2020

Los Limousines

3.5/5291 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Barstow by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Barstow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Barstow start from $54. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Barstow?
The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Barstow is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 191 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Barstow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Los Limousines.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Barstow at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Barstow?
A bus trip from Bakersfield to Barstow generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Barstow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Barstow?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Barstow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Barstow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-09

$50

01-10

$50

Today

No data

01-12

$50

01-13

$50

01-14

$50

01-15

$50

01-16

$50

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Barstow was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Barstow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $419 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Barstow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2026-01-12.