San Diego to Bakersfield Bus and Coach

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San Diego to Bakersfield Route Overview

San Diego to Bakersfield bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Diego at 09:25h, arriving at Bakersfield at 15:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:50h, arriving at 00:30h the following day.
Departure station and country San Diego, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Bakersfield, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 232 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 05min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $34
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from San Diego to Bakersfield

The shortest travel distance between San Diego and Bakersfield is 232 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 18:50 has a travel time of 05:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:30h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bakersfield earlier, there are 2 overnight coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield. The overnight coaches depart between 18:25 and 18:50 and arrive at 00:30 the following day.

Bus companies operating the San Diego to Bakersfield route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1358 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Diego or Bakersfield coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  San Diego

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  Bakersfield

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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $34 (One-Way) or $68 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Diego to Bakersfield bus

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