San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA Bus
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San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus
The journey from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus is 404.8 km and takes 9 hrs 26 mins. There are 14 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:30 a.m. and the last at 11:30 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus for as little as $36.69 or as much as $152.73. The best price for this journey is $36.69.
| Lowest Price | $36.69 |
| Journey Duration | 9 hrs 26 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak 14 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak $36.69 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak $152.73 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak 6:30 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak 11:30 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak 404.8 km |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak San Francisco, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak Bakersfield, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak |
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA
The cheapest San Francisco, CA - Bakersfield, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $109.22 if you’re lucky, or $129.40 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $161.34.
Find the best day to travel to Bakersfield, CA by bus
When travelling to Bakersfield, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
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San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
28.34kg
Bus
30.36kg
Flight
80.96kg
Car
64.77kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $65.54. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $36.69.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $36.69. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Bakersfield, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 404.8 km.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Bakersfield, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is on average 9 hrs 26 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hrs 20 mins.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA has 14 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA departs at 6:30 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA departs at 11:30 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $36.69 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to Bakersfield, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Bakersfield, CA is 5 hrs 20 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA creates 30.36kg of CO2 emissions.