Bus Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

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

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Saturday

$112

Sunday

Monday

$112

Tuesday

$77

Wednesday

$112

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	13h 45m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	3:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
	Tufesa International	12h 45m	10:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:10 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $80
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	13h 45m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	3:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Tufesa International	13h 30m	4:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Tufesa International	12h 45m	10:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:25 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 10m	5:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	10:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 15m	10:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
FlixBus	13h 10m	6:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	13h 45m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	3:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
	Tufesa International	14h 30m	4:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	6:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:10 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $19

Frequency of bus connections between Tucson, AZ and Bakersfield, CA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Tucson, AZ and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 5 buses from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Tucson, AZ and Bakersfield, CA, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/8/2026 costs just $68, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA starting from $68!

Cheapest Bus	$68
Fastest Bus	12h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Latest Bus	4:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	513.1 miles
Bus Companies	Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Tucson, AZ 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

Friday 07/24

$112

Saturday 07/25

$112

Sunday 07/26

$112

Monday 07/27

$112

Tuesday 07/28

$77

Wednesday 07/29

$85

Thursday 07/30

$112

Friday 07/31

$80

Saturday 08/01

$112

Sunday 08/02

$112

Monday 08/03

$72

Tuesday 08/04

$74

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$112

Friday 08/07

$75

Saturday 08/08

$68

Sunday 08/09

$73

Monday 08/10

$112

Tuesday 08/11

$112

Wednesday 08/12

$73

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $68, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $74.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA, with $68. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $80.

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

All bus stations and stops in Tucson, AZ and Bakersfield, CA

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

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 Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a Tucson, AZ Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $68 and takes 16h 10m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $68 and $112. 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 Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 12h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $112. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Tucson, AZ starts at 1:20 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 Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Tucson, AZ for Bakersfield, CA starts at 4:00 AM. 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 Tucson, AZ Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Tucson, AZ to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with Tufesa International, 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 Tucson, AZ and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Tucson, AZ 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: Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tucson, AZ and to Bakersfield, CA

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