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

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

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

today

$145

tomorrow

$137

Saturday

Sunday

$159

Monday

$150

Tuesday

$147

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 35m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/23/2026 7:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 35m
FlixBus	58h 25m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/23/2026 6:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
Greyhound US	64h 25m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/23/2026 8:10:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 25m
FlixBus	66h 0m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/23/2026 6:35:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	55h 25m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/24/2026 11:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	57h 0m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	51h 45m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/24/2026 11:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
FlixBus	53h 20m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 20m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 45m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 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 51h 45m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m
Greyhound US	55h 25m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	58h 25m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 45m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
FlixBus	53h 20m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$151	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 20m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m
Greyhound US	55h 25m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	57h 0m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	50h 35m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 35m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 0m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 0m
FlixBus	58h 25m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 29 buses from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/24/2026 costs just $137, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA starting from $137!

Cheapest Bus	$137
Fastest Bus	45h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:35 PM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,815.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Bakersfield, CA: 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

$144

Friday 07/24

$137

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$159

Monday 07/27

$150

Tuesday 07/28

$151

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$200

Sunday 08/02

$188

Monday 08/03

$173

Tuesday 08/04

$170

Wednesday 08/05

$170

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$154

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$148

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$167

Wednesday 08/12

$172

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $137, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $150.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, with $137. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $147.

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

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA

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

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $137 and takes 52h 25m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $137 and $195. 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 45h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $155. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Indianapolis starts at 6:35 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:25 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 Indianapolis Bakersfield, CA route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis 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 and Greyhound US.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Bakersfield, CA

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