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Bus Columbus to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$350
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 11h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance3187 km
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Columbus to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus - Bakersfield

  1. How long is the bus trip from Columbus to Bakersfield?

    The typical travel time from Columbus to Bakersfield by bus is around 2d 11h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Bakersfield in about 2d 5h.

  2. How far is Columbus from Bakersfield?

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

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Columbus to Bakersfield?

    The least expensive way to go from Columbus to Bakersfield would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$329, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Columbus to Bakersfield?

    Taking the bus from Columbus to Bakersfield costs on average US$350.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Columbus to Bakersfield?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Columbus until 10:05pm and reaching Bakersfield on the following day.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Columbus to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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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