How far is Portland from Bakersfield?

About 729 miles (1176 km) separate Portland and Bakersfield.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Portland to Bakersfield leave from Portland Union Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Portland to Bakersfield from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Portland to Bakersfield on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:10pm	Portland, OR	14h 55m	4:05am	Bakerfield	No tags
	Bus	1:15pm	Portland, OR	14h 55m	4:10am	Bakerfield	No tags
	Bus	1:15pm	Portland, OR	14h 55m	4:10am	Bakerfield	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Portland, OR	14h 55m	3:55am	Bakerfield	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:25pm	Portland Union Station	21h 40m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Get from Portland to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

21h 15mAverage Duration

727 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Bakersfield?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Bakersfield by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $93

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

You can expect to pay from $93 to $190 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-17.