Bus Tickets from Modesto to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to Bakersfield.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $79Average Duration4h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $39Average Duration4h 1m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Modesto to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 1mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance192 miles (309 km)
Latest bus departure5:00pm

Modesto 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
07/27
$41
07/28
$33
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07/30
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07/31
$34
08/01
$32
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Modesto to Bakersfield was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $71 for a bus ticket from Modesto to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually LLIO 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 Modesto and Bakersfield!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Modesto to Bakersfield will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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!

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Bus from Modesto to Bakersfield

You can also go to Bakersfield by train

Train from Modesto to Bakersfield

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