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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Long Beach | 16th St (Bakersfield) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Long Beach Bus Station | 16th St (Bakersfield) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Long Beach Bus Station | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Long Beach | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Long Beach Bus Station | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags |
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Get from Long Beach to Bakersfield
The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Long Beach and Bakersfield?
Stops in Bakersfield
- A1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA - C2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Long Beach, CA to Bakersfield by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Long Beach to Bakersfield start from $42. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
The average bus travel time from Long Beach to Bakersfield is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 194 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Long Beach to Bakersfield route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Long Beach to Bakersfield at 9:35am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Long Beach to Bakersfield generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Long Beach to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Long Beach, CA to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Long Beach, CA to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $151 for a bus ticket from Long Beach, CA to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-01.
