What's the distance between Reno and Bakersfield by coach?

The distance between Reno and Bakersfield by coach is approximately 293 miles (473 km).

What is the best way to go from Reno to Bakersfield without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Reno to Bakersfield from £42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Reno to Bakersfield on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Reno	9h 10m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
06:35	Reno	10h 30m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
07:45	Reno Station	10h 12m	17:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	10h 50m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
14:10	Reno Station	9h 47m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Bakersfield on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Reno Station	10h 12m	17:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
11:30	Reno	9h 10m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
06:35	Reno	10h 30m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
14:10	Reno Station	9h 47m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	10h 50m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Bakersfield on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Reno	9h 10m	20:40	16th St (Bakersfield)	CheapestFastest
06:35	Reno	10h 30m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
06:45	Reno Station	11h 12m	17:57	Amtrak Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	10h 50m	17:05	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
14:10	Reno Station	9h 47m	23:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:07 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Reno 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 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10h 30mAverage duration

290 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£49 - £115	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£111 - £156	Average duration14h 33m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reno and Bakersfield?

Stops in Reno

A
Reno Station
101169 E Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89501, USA
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B
Reno Tahoe Airport
Howard W. Cannon Terminal, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
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C
Reno Greyhound Bus Station
155 Stevenson St, Reno, NV 89503

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5600 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £82

Amtrak Reno Bakersfield recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed this trip from Reno to Bakersfield All the staff is corporate Fully cleaned bus and train that thing i noticed I wish to travel again with your Amtrak

Jasmeet S.

14 July 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,412 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 by bus from Reno to Bakersfield

What's the distance between Reno and Bakersfield by coach?
The distance between Reno and Bakersfield by coach is approximately 293 miles (473 km).
What is the best way to go from Reno to Bakersfield without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

No data

22/11

£78

Today

£78

24/11

No data

25/11

£73

26/11

£87

27/11

£73

28/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Reno to Bakersfield was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £73

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

You can expect to pay from £73 to £151 for a bus ticket from Reno to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £73, which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Amtrak, 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.