Bus from Bakersfield to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bakersfield to Houston on January 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
McKee Park & Ride
Houston Uptown/Upper KirbyNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
McKee Park & Ride
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit
Bus
McKee Park & Ride
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest FreewayNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
16th St (Bakersfield)
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
16th St (Bakersfield)
Houston Uptown/Upper KirbyNo tags

Get from Bakersfield to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
2324 kmDistance
58kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Houston, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Houston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Houston start from $229. The average price for this route is around $374. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Houston?

    The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Houston is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 2324 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Houston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Houston?

    The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Houston at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Houston?

    A bus trip from Bakersfield to Houston generates an estimated 58 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Houston?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Houston?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Houston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Houston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01-13
$329
01-14
$336
Today
No data
01-16
$305
01-17
No data
01-18
No data
01-19
$226
01-20
$229
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $226

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $226 to $1,624 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $226 which is on 2026-01-19.

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