Bus Tickets from Barstow to Bakersfield

Next departures

Next departures for Barstow to Bakersfield on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Barstow Station
Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Travel Center
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
Amtrak
Travel Center
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Travel Center
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Travel Center
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barstow to Bakersfield.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $140Average Duration6h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$50 - $64Average Duration8h 2m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Barstow to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 8 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
8h 2mAverage Duration
$50Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barstow to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average bus trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure2:05am
Distance113 miles (181 km)
Latest bus departure8:55pm

Barstow to Bakersfield Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/29
$35
08/30
$35
Today
$35
09/01
$35
09/02
$35
09/03
$33
09/04
No data
09/05
$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barstow to Bakersfield was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $48 for a bus ticket from Barstow to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Greyhound, 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

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 Barstow and Bakersfield!

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

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

Did you know?

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!

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.

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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