Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 28 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 San Diego to Bakersfield.

Bus
Average Price$33 - $124Average Duration6h 45m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$56 - $61Average Duration6h 54m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
6h 54mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance226 miles (364 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego 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
07/25
$44
07/26
$41
Today
$44
07/28
$40
07/29
$40
07/30
$40
07/31
$44
08/01
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $152 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-07-28.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield

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