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One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
00:40
4h10m
04:50
San Jose - Downtown San Jose, W San Carlos Street
CheapestFastest
Bakersfield - McKee Park & Ride
Cheapest
Fastest
08:05
8h20m
16:25
San Jose - Diridon Station
2nd Cheapest
Bakersfield - 16th St (Bakersfield)
2nd Cheapest
12:45
5h15m
18:00
San Jose - Santiago Express San Jose
Bakersfield - Tufesa Bus Station
17:30
4h30m
22:00
San Jose - Santiago Express San Jose
Bakersfield - Tufesa Bus Station
23:05
5h45m
04:50
San Jose - Downtown San Jose, W San Carlos Street
Bakersfield - McKee Park & Ride
Bus San Jose to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance210 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

San Jose to Bakersfield buses

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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.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures00:15 - 23:45
Minimum PriceUS$33
Average Ticket PriceUS$59
Minimum Trip Duration4h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h45m
Distance210 miles
Bus companies on this routeTufesa, FlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - Bakersfield

The average bus ticket price from San Jose to Bakersfield is US$59. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Jose and Bakersfield is around 5h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Jose to Bakersfield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Bakersfield by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Jose to Bakersfield, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tufesa, FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Jose and Bakersfield leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station, Latino Travel, Amtrak Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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