Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Bakersfield

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TodayJul 29
from US$103
TomorrowJul 30
from US$57
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
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MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from US$44

Next departures to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Tufesa Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Tufesa Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Bakersfield

Bus
Average PriceUS$42 - US$125Average Duration5h
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$48 - US$83Average Duration8h 52m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
5hAverage Duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration5h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance342 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

San Jose to Bakersfield Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bakersfield from San Jose, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Bakersfield

  1. How far is San Jose from Bakersfield?

    The distance covered from San Jose to Bakersfield is 341 km (212 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Santiago Express San Jose, in San Jose, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$83
07-28
US$53
Today
US$53
07-30
US$53
07-31
US$40
08-01
US$37
08-02
US$40
08-03
US$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$37

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 US$37 to US$103 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 US$37 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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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 San Jose to Bakersfield.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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