Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield

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Cheap buses leaving Friday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: N 27th Ave
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Tufesa Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: N 27th Ave
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Tufesa Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$108
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance656 km
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Phoenix to Bakersfield Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Phoenix to Bakersfield, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Phoenix, AZ - Bakersfield

  1. What is the travel distance from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

    The distance between Phoenix and Bakersfield is around 672 km (417 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at N 27th Ave, in Phoenix, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$94
07-28
US$94
Today
US$94
07-30
US$94
07-31
US$94
08-01
US$94
08-02
US$94
08-03
US$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of US$94

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

You can expect to pay from US$94 to US$391 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$94 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus 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.

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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.

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

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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