What is the distance between Riverside and Bakersfield?

The distance covered from Riverside to Bakersfield is 215 km (133 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Bakersfield?

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

Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield starting at US$29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Bakersfield

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$29 - US$111	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$32 - US$32	Average Duration5h 43m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 43mAverage Duration

US$32Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54

Average Bus Trip Duration5h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure7:10am

Distance219 km

Latest bus departure3:30pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,340 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5340 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$29

Amtrak Riverside Bakersfield recent customer reviews

Nice better than what was expected. Comfort quiet restful not to mention reasonable

Richard G.

May 19, 2024

The best very peaceful

Claudia C.

April 12, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/59,745 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Riverside to Bakersfield Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Bakersfield?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - Bakersfield

What is the distance between Riverside and Bakersfield?
The distance covered from Riverside to Bakersfield is 215 km (133 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

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 Riverside and Bakersfield!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to Bakersfield.

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Did you know?

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.

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!

Will you be returning to Riverside, CA by bus?

Bus from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield

You can also go to Bakersfield by train

Train from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield

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