Bus Houston to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$168

tomorrow

$162

Monday

$159

Tuesday

$161

Wednesday

Thursday

$124

Friday

$132

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Valley Transit	53h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$181	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m
FlixBus	41h 55m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m
FlixBus	41h 35m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 15m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Greyhound US	41h 0m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:55:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	41h 55m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m
FlixBus	41h 35m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	35h 50m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 15m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$172	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Valley Transit	53h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$174	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m
FlixBus	38h 45m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	35h 50m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
FlixBus	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	38h 45m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 45m
Greyhound US	38h 15m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$142	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	40h 50m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 50m
Valley Transit	53h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$151	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	35h 50m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$142	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	38h 45m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 45m
Valley Transit	53h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$162	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Houston and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA, with 11 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $124, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 12 times every day by bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Bakersfield, CA starting from $124!

Cheapest Bus	$124
Fastest Bus	33h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,427.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 12 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 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

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$168

Sunday 07/26

$162

Monday 07/27

$159

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$162

Thursday 07/30

$124

Friday 07/31

$132

Saturday 08/01

$183

Sunday 08/02

$160

Monday 08/03

$160

Tuesday 08/04

$162

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$152

Friday 08/07

$147

Saturday 08/08

$147

Sunday 08/09

$149

Monday 08/10

$173

Tuesday 08/11

$181

Wednesday 08/12

$181

Thursday 08/13

$143

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $124, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $161.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, with $124. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $155.

How to save money travelling from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Bakersfield, CA

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

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

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 Houston to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the Houston to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $124 and takes 37h 30m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $124 and $187. 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 Houston to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Houston to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 33h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $177. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Houston starts at 2:00 AM. 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 Houston to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Bakersfield, CA starts at 6:55 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 Houston Bakersfield, CA route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Houston 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: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Houston and to Bakersfield, CA

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