Bus Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA

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

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Monday

Tuesday

$156

Wednesday

$156

Thursday

Friday

$150

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	69h 5m	7:55 AM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 5m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	12:45 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
Greyhound US	71h 50m	12:45 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 50m
FlixBus	79h 10m	3:00 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 79h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	78h 50m	10:10 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 50m
Greyhound US	69h 5m	7:55 AM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 5m
Greyhound US	71h 50m	12:45 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 50m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	12:45 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
Greyhound US	86h 25m	10:10 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 86h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	69h 5m	7:55 AM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 5m
Greyhound US	78h 50m	10:10 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/4/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 50m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	12:45 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
FlixBus	79h 10m	3:00 PM	Norfolk, VA	Amtrak Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$188	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Station, Norfolk, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 79h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Norfolk, VA and Bakersfield, CA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Norfolk, VA and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Norfolk, VA and Bakersfield, CA, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/2/2026 costs just $147, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA starting from $147!

Cheapest Bus	$147
Fastest Bus	66h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	2,368.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Norfolk, VA 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

Sunday 07/26

$158

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$156

Wednesday 07/29

$156

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$150

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$147

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$156

Wednesday 08/05

$162

Thursday 08/06

$162

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$234

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $150, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $156.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA, with $150. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $161.

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

All bus stations and stops in Norfolk, VA and Bakersfield, CA

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

Best Square

N Military Hwy 415

Greyhound Bus Station

Monticello Ave 701

Diehn Center Performing Arts

W 49th 1339

Ballentine Broad Creek Station

Ballantine Blvd

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 Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a Norfolk, VA Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $147 and takes 66h 5m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $147 and $209. 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 Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA 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 Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 66h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $156. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Norfolk, VA starts at 7:55 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 Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Norfolk, VA for Bakersfield, CA starts at 10:10 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 Norfolk, VA Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Norfolk, VA to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US 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 Norfolk, VA and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Norfolk, VA 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 and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Norfolk, VA and to Bakersfield, CA

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