Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to San Francisco (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to San Francisco.

Average Price$36 - $188Average Duration9h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$72 - $72Average Duration6h 33m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 6 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
6h 33mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance251 miles (404 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Bakersfield to San Francisco Bus

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

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06/14
$41
06/15
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06/18
$36
06/19
$35
06/20
$36
06/21
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $35

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 Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $127 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-06-19.

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 Bakersfield and San Francisco!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bakersfield to San Francisco.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bakersfield to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bakersfield to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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