San Diego to Bakersfield Bus

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San Diego to Bakersfield Route Summary

San Diego to Bakersfield bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from San Diego bus station at 09:25h, arriving at Bakersfield bus station at 15:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 18:50h, arriving at 00:30h, h hours later.
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 07min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $36
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from San Diego and Bakersfield by bus

The shortest travel distance between San Diego and Bakersfield is 232 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 09:50 has a travel time of 05:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:35h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bakersfield earlier, there are 4 night buses from San Diego to Bakersfield. The overnight buses depart between 18:25 and 18:50 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Bakersfield:

Bus companies operating the San Diego to Bakersfield route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1335 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Diego or Bakersfield bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  San Diego

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  Bakersfield

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bakersfield here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $36 (One-Way) or $72 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Diego to Bakersfield bus

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