Bus Tickets from Modesto to Bakersfield

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Next departures for Modesto to Bakersfield on October 12
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Modesto Bus Station
16th St (Bakersfield)CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to Bakersfield

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$56Average Duration4h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$39 - US$46Average Duration4h 1m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Modesto to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 1mAverage Duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance309 km
Latest bus departure11:55am

Modesto to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Modesto - Bakersfield

  1. What is the travel distance from Modesto to Bakersfield?

    The distance covered from Modesto to Bakersfield is 311 km (193 miles).

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

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

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

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US$40
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US$39
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US$38
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Modesto to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Modesto to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-10-12.

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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 Modesto and Bakersfield!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Modesto to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Modesto 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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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