How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Phoenix start at R 1 235. The average price for this route is around R 2 162. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Phoenix is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 664 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Phoenix route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Tufesa , Amtrak , Los Limousines .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Phoenix at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.

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

A bus trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

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 5696 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bakersfield to Phoenix?

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 Bakersfield to Phoenix?

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 Bakersfield to Phoenix from R 1 029 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:10	McKee Park & Ride	11h 55m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:00	Bakersfield	10h 30m	04:30	N 27th Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:20	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:50	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 40m	07:30	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:50	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 40m	07:30	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:45	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 20m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 40m	07:30	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 55m	23:25	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:20	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 55m	23:25	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:10	McKee Park & Ride	11h 55m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	13h 25m	23:55	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 55m	23:25	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
	Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:20	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	02:05	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bakersfield to Phoenix on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 40m	07:30	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 30m	03:45	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Bakersfield	12h 40m	01:10	N 27th Ave	No tags
Bus	05:00	16th St (Bakersfield)	11h 15m	17:15	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 55m	23:25	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:11 PM PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 235, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

664 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Phoenix?

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

Stops in Phoenix

A
N 27th Ave
1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
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B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051
D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034
E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 480 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87480 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 235

Greyhound Bakersfield Phoenix recent customer reviews

Bus was one hour late leaving Bakersfield with a 5 hour lay over in Los Angeles

Ethel M.

6 September 2019

Too good

Baljeet S.

1 February 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511 916 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5704 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi3.1

Based on 704 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 688

Tufesa Bakersfield Phoenix recent customer reviews

I purchased a ticket online from Bakersfield to Phoenix May 26 at 11:45 and when I arrived the bus had already left I asked the person that was working and said it had left an hour early I was so disappointed I couldn’t get to Phoenix that day it’s my first time wanting to travel in a bus and I took tufesa becuade

Ariana L.

27 May 2021

WiFi didn't work at all this time and I wasn't happy with it because I technically paid for it with my bus ticket

Paul M.

7 June 2017

Amtrak

4/55 706 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5290 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Phoenix start at R 1 235. The average price for this route is around R 2 162. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
The average bus journey time from Bakersfield to Phoenix is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 664 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Phoenix route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa, Amtrak, Los Limousines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Phoenix at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
A bus trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bakersfield to Phoenix?
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 Bakersfield to Phoenix?
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

03/01

R 2 497

04/01

R 2 176

Today

R 1 443

06/01

R 1 552

07/01

R 1 291

08/01

R 1 240

09/01

R 1 367

10/01

R 1 308

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 240

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 240 to R 8 908 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 240, which is on 2026-01-08.

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.