Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Bakersfield to San Jose on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Tufesa
Bakersfield
Santiago Express San JoseCheapest
Tufesa
Bakersfield
Santiago Express San JoseFastest
Tufesa
Bakersfield
Santiago Express San JoseNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
16th St (Bakersfield)
Diridon StationNo tags

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Bus Bakersfield to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance342 km
Latest bus departure8:50pm

Bakersfield to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - San Jose, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Jose?

    Bakersfield and San Jose are 341 km (212 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to San Jose?

    Buses departing from Tufesa Bus Station in Bakersfield will take you to Santiago Express San Jose in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-07
US$42
10-08
US$98
Today
US$40
10-10
US$61
10-11
US$44
10-12
US$41
10-13
US$61
10-14
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Jose, US was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$40

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

You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$242 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41 which is on 2025-10-12.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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