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Tomorrow31 Aug
from US$65
Mon1 Sept
from US$52
Tue2 Sept
Wed3 Sept
Thu4 Sept
Fri5 Sept
from US$46
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakersfield
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakersfield
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakersfield
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakersfield
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bakersfield to San Jose

Average priceUS$42 - US$146Average duration5h 25m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$39 - US$92Average duration6h 38m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bakersfield to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
5h 25mAverage duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$65
Average bus trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure01:05
Distance210 miles
Latest bus departure17:15

Bakersfield to San Jose Bus

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

  1. How far is San Jose from Bakersfield by coach?

    The journey from Bakersfield to San Jose by coach covers an approximate distance of 212 miles (341 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Jose from Bakersfield without a car?

    You can reach San Jose from Bakersfield by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/08
US$44
29/08
US$61
Today
US$47
31/08
US$49
01/09
US$44
02/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Jose, US was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$44

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

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$98 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44, which is on 2025-09-01.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bakersfield to San Jose will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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