How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Sacramento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Sacramento start from $58. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Sacramento?

The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Sacramento is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 422 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Fronteras del Norte .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Sacramento route?

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

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

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Sacramento at 2:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento generates an estimated 11 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 Sacramento?

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 5752 reviews.

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

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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bakersfield to Sacramento from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Bakerfield	4h 55m	3:25am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Bakerfield	4h 55m	3:25am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bakersfield	5h	1:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Bakerfield	4h 55m	3:25am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Bakerfield	4h 55m	3:25am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bakersfield	5h	1:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Bakerfield	4h 55m	3:25am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:33 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

422 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $166	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $167	Average Duration7h 28m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Sacramento?

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
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,166 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi0

Tufesa

3.5/5707 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi3

Amtrak

4/55,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared mixed experiences, with some mentioning a bumpy ride that made reading difficult and others noting a slight delay of 25 minutes. Despite these observations, the overall travel experience appears to be consistent with expectations for many passengers.

Amtrak Bakersfield Sacramento recent customer reviews

It was very bumpy. More so than my last trip. I was unable to read.

Julie F.

November 11, 2024

Everything was good

Ahmed T.

April 16, 2024

There was a bit delay of 25 minutes

Lily O.

April 10, 2024

Los Limousines

3.5/5298 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Sacramento start from $58. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Sacramento is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 422 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Fronteras del Norte.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Fronteras del Norte, Tufesa, Amtrak, Los Limousines, Monarca.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Sacramento at 2:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento generates an estimated 11 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 Sacramento?
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 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

01-29

$52

01-30

$86

Today

$76

02-01

$56

02-02

$52

02-03

$51

02-04

$49

02-05

$49

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $133 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2026-02-04.

Usually Fronteras del Norte will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.