How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield start from $61. The average price for this route is around $93. 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to Bakersfield is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 339 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa , Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Bakersfield?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Bakersfield at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Bakersfield?

A bus trip from San Jose to Bakersfield generates an estimated 8 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Bakersfield?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to Bakersfield from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Diridon Station	15h 35m	3:20pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	7h 47m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Diridon Station	7h 47m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 35m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Diridon Station	7h 47m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 35m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	7h 47m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	7h 47m	1:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 30m	10:00pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	4h 45m	11:00am	Bakersfield	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	7h 32m	7:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:19 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

339 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $358	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$109 - $125	Average Duration9h 2m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Bakersfield?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5696 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Customers appreciate the comfortable seats on the bus, but some mention that there are too many stops causing delays of over 1 hour. Additionally, positive feedback is given for the friendly and welcoming driver.

Tufesa San Jose Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The driver is friendly and welcomed

Mai D.

April 15, 2024

I missed the bus even though I was on time because it had left early.

Maria A.

March 24, 2019

There is no customer support contact

Ste'von B.

April 20, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,483 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield start from $61. The average price for this route is around $93. 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Bakersfield is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 339 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Bakersfield at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from San Jose to Bakersfield generates an estimated 8 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Bakersfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose 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 San Jose to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$89

11-29

$89

Today

$89

12-01

$81

12-02

$81

12-03

$81

12-04

$81

12-05

$81

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $277 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.