Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures for San Francisco to Bakersfield on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
McKee Park & RideCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Amtrak StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Amtrak StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 30m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:50am
Distance410 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Bakersfield

  1. How far is San Francisco from Bakersfield?

    The distance between San Francisco and Bakersfield is approximately 408 km (253 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Buses departing from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco will take you to Tufesa Bus Station in Bakersfield.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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09-01
US$40
09-02
US$40
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US$38
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09-08
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$63 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Bakersfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Bakersfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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