Bus San Diego to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

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

today

$45

tomorrow

$35

Monday

$31

Tuesday

Wednesday

$31

Thursday

$32

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 55m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal		Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
	Greyhound US	6h 5m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal		Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	6h 10m	9:50 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	4:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:40:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:40:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $31, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:10 PM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	212.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Diego 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

$65

Sunday 07/26

$65

Monday 07/27

$31

Tuesday 07/28

$65

Wednesday 07/29

$68

Thursday 07/30

$68

Friday 07/31

$65

Saturday 08/01

$44

Sunday 08/02

$65

Monday 08/03

$65

Tuesday 08/04

$65

Wednesday 08/05

$65

Thursday 08/06

$32

Friday 08/07

$68

Saturday 08/08

$65

Sunday 08/09

$65

Monday 08/10

$38

Tuesday 08/11

$65

Wednesday 08/12

$37

Thursday 08/13

$31

Friday 08/14

$36

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $31, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

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

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to Bakersfield, CA from our users.

FlixBus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Diego to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:10 PM
Last Bus	1:10 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

Greyhound US from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:55 PM
Last Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Bakersfield, CA

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

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

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 San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a San Diego Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 6h 35m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $74. 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 San Diego to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego 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 San Diego to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from San Diego starts at 1:10 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 San Diego to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Bakersfield, CA starts at 7:55 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 San Diego Bakersfield, CA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego 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, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Bakersfield, CA

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