Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield

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UC Riverside
16th St (Bakersfield)CheapestFastest

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Bus Riverside, CA to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:10am
Distance219 km
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Riverside to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - Bakersfield

  1. What is the distance between Riverside and Bakersfield?

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

  2. 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

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!

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