Bus Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ from various bus operators like Greyhound US, Tufesa International or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$73

tomorrow

Saturday

$112

Sunday

$78

Monday

$70

Tuesday

$112

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 20m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	5:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	6:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/23/2026 5:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	9:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	12h 45m	12:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	1:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
	Tufesa International	12h 30m	6:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $77
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 4:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 40m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	9:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	14h 15m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	4:35 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	15h 25m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	4:35 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Greyhound US	22h 20m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	15h 5m	5:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	8:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 25m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	4:35 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	9:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 20m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	7:10 PM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM to University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
FlixBus	14h 15m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	4:35 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	5:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	6:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	13h 0m	7:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Tufesa International	12h 45m	12:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	1:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Tufesa International	12h 30m	6:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ via Indio, CA, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ is $70 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and Tucson, AZ

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Tucson, AZ.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Tucson, AZ, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, Tufesa International and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:10 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	513.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, Tufesa International and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Tucson, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$116

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$112

Sunday 07/26

$118

Monday 07/27

$70

Tuesday 07/28

$112

Wednesday 07/29

$112

Thursday 07/30

$112

Friday 07/31

$116

Saturday 08/01

$112

Sunday 08/02

$80

Monday 08/03

$116

Tuesday 08/04

$76

Wednesday 08/05

$112

Thursday 08/06

$112

Friday 08/07

$112

Saturday 08/08

$112

Sunday 08/09

$71

Monday 08/10

$112

Tuesday 08/11

$116

Wednesday 08/12

$116

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

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

With a price starting from $70, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $111.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ, with $70. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $111.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

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 Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ 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 Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ, 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 Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and Tucson, AZ

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

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA Tucson, AZ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 15h 25m to reach Tucson, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $112. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tucson, AZ.

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

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ is offered by Tufesa International and takes 12h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $112. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Tucson, AZ from Bakersfield, CA starts at 5:10 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 Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for Tucson, AZ starts at 6:00 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 Bakersfield, CA Tucson, AZ route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield, CA and Tucson, AZ?

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

What can I take with me on the Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ 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 Bakersfield, CA Tucson, AZ 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 Bakersfield, CA Tucson, AZ 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 Bakersfield, CA to Tucson, AZ on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Tucson, AZ

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