What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Seattle?

Bakersfield and Seattle are 864 miles (1394 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Seattle?

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to Seattle start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum, Olympic Sculpture Park, Pacific Science Center and K1 Speed.

Bus Bakersfield to Seattle from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	23h 50m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	23h 30m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
	Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	1d 7h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	1d	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

850 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $401	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$195 - $782	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Seattle?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Seattle by bus

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Seattle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Seattle?
What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$283

11/23

$334

Today

$252

11/25

$141

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

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11/29

$159

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $386 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-11-25.