How much is the bus ticket from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to Bakersfield start from $138. The average price for this route is around $248. 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 Albuquerque to Bakersfield?

The average bus trip duration from Albuquerque to Bakersfield is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 696 miles (1123 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Los Limousines .

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

The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to Bakersfield at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Albuquerque to Bakersfield generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Los Limousines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Greyhound , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Los Limousines , with a cleanliness rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albuquerque to Bakersfield from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albuquerque to Bakersfield on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:45am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 15m	1:00am	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:45am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 15m	1:00am	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	22h 10m	7:25pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	22h 45m	8:00pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Get from Albuquerque to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

696 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Albuquerque and Bakersfield?

Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Stops in Bakersfield

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,501 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Albuquerque Bakersfield recent customer reviews

So many delays. Bus broke down, took forever to find another replacement bus.

Rosa M S.

July 3, 2019

Los Limousines

3.5/5294 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 traveling from Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to Bakersfield start from $138. The average price for this route is around $248. 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 Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
The average bus trip duration from Albuquerque to Bakersfield is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 696 miles (1123 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Los Limousines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to Bakersfield at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Albuquerque to Bakersfield generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Los Limousines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Greyhound, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Los Limousines, with a cleanliness rating of 3.9 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

01/13

$195

01/14

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$178

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01/20

$131

The cheapest trip from Albuquerque, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jan 20, 2026 with a price of $131

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

You can expect to pay from $131 to $195 for a bus ticket from Albuquerque, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2026-01-20.