Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$43 - $179Average Duration9h 15m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$54 - $67Average Duration6h 6m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 6 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
6h 6mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance248 miles (399 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Bakersfield to Oakland Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $149 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Bakersfield to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bakersfield to Oakland, 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 Bakersfield to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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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Bus from Bakersfield to Oakland

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Train from Bakersfield to Oakland

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