Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$376
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance3194 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Bakersfield

  1. How far is Columbus from Bakersfield?

    It's about 3195 km (1981 miles) from Columbus to Bakersfield.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of US$344

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

You can expect to pay from US$344 to US$492 for a bus ticket from Columbus to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$344 which is on 2025-06-23.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbus and Bakersfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Columbus to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Columbus to Bakersfield will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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