Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on August 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
UCLA
Amtrak StationCheapest
Tufesa
Suc. Pacoima
BakersfieldFastest
Tufesa
613 Maple Ave
BakersfieldNo tags
FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

Average Price$20 - $103Average Duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$48 - $73Average Duration5h 29m
15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses40
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance83 miles (133 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Los Angeles to Bakersfield Bus

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

Best price found
08/24
$39
08/25
$28
Today
$18
08/27
$18
08/28
$18
08/29
$22
08/30
$18
08/31
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $82 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-08-27.

Usually FlixBus, Tufesa 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to Bakersfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

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

Did you know?

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

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield?

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