Bus McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

today

$142

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$156

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Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$142	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$151	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Valley Transit	60h 35m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$157	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$156	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$173	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (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 $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m
Valley Transit	60h 35m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$185	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $142, from Valley Transit

Facts about the bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 6 times every day by bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA starting from $142!

Cheapest Bus	$142
Fastest Bus	36h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,383.5 miles
Bus Companies	Valley Transit, Greyhound US, Greyhound Lines Mexico and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 4 bus companies leave McAllen, TX for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$142

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$156

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$166

Monday 08/03

$154

Tuesday 08/04

$159

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$148

Saturday 08/08

$157

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$148

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$158

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$164

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $142, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $156.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA, with $142. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $149.

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

All bus stations and stops in McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA

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

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a McAllen, TX Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $142 and takes 36h 50m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $142 and $185. 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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Valley Transit and takes 36h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $142. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

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

The latest bus trip departing from McAllen, TX for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:00 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 McAllen, TX Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with Valley Transit, 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 McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between McAllen, TX 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: Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to McAllen, TX and to Bakersfield, CA

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