Bus Austin to Bakersfield, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Austin to Bakersfield, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

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$148

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$141

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	11:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:45:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
FlixBus	61h 55m	9:40 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 7/22/2026 9:40:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 55m
FlixBus	55h 30m	1:40 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) at 7/22/2026 1:40:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 30m
Greyhound US	38h 5m	11:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:45:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 5m
Valley Transit	40h 0m	7:55 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/22/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico	39h 10m	7:55 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Greyhound US	38h 5m	11:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 5m
FlixBus	39h 0m	10:50 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
FlixBus	39h 15m	10:35 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	34h 20m	3:30 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA is $129 on 7/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Austin and Bakersfield, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Austin and Bakersfield, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Austin to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Austin and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 23 buses from Austin to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Austin and Bakersfield, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 18 times every day by bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to Bakersfield, CA starting from $129!

Cheapest Bus	$129
Fastest Bus	32h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:40 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	1,281.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 18 buses from 4 bus companies leave Austin for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$152

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$141

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$148

Thursday 07/30

$129

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$163

Sunday 08/02

$148

Monday 08/03

$147

Tuesday 08/04

$167

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$144

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$145

Monday 08/10

$153

Tuesday 08/11

$171

Wednesday 08/12

$157

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Austin to Bakersfield, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $141, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $148.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to Bakersfield, CA, with $129. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $150.

How to save money travelling from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Austin to Bakersfield, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Austin to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Austin and Bakersfield, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Austin and Bakersfield, CA.

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

RedCoach Stop

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

San Jacinto Blvd

San Jacinto Blvd 1500

Guadalupe/W. 21st Street Bus Stop

Guadalupe Street

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Service and Comfort on the bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Austin to Bakersfield, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Austin to Bakersfield, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Austin to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a Austin Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $129 and takes 37h 10m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Austin to Bakersfield, CA?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $129 and $174. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bakersfield, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Austin to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Austin to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Austin to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound Lines Mexico and takes 32h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $149. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Austin starts at 1:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Austin for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Austin Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Austin and Bakersfield, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the Austin to Bakersfield, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Austin Bakersfield, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Austin Bakersfield, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Austin to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Austin to Bakersfield, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Austin and to Bakersfield, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Austin and to Bakersfield, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!