Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures for San Diego to Bakersfield on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
16th St (Bakersfield)Cheapest
FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
McKee Park & RideFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
McKee Park & RideNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Bakersfield

Bus
Average PriceUS$36 - US$158Average Duration6h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$56 - US$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 a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance322 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Bakersfield Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA, US - Bakersfield

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Bakersfield?

    The distance covered from San Diego to Bakersfield is 339 km (210 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, 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
09-29
US$44
09-30
US$38
Today
US$41
10-02
US$35
10-03
US$34
10-04
US$33
10-05
No data
10-06
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$31

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 US$31 to US$132 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 US$31 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually Greyhound 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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