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Bus Bakersfield to Barstow: Trip Overview

Bus Bakersfield to Barstow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$56
Average bus trip duration6h 40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure4:55 AM
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Latest bus departure4:05 PM

Bakersfield to Barstow Buses

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:55AM - 4:05PM
Minimum Price$38
Average Ticket Price$56
Minimum Trip Duration2h21m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h40m
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - Barstow

The bus is the best choice to get to Barstow without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Bakersfield to Barstow is about 6h 40m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 21m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 117 miles (189 km) that separate the two cities.

About 117 miles (189 km) separate Bakersfield and Barstow.

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Bakersfield to Barstow may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Bakersfield to Barstow by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:55 AM and ending at 4:05 PM.

If you're headed to Barstow from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Travel Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $38.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Bakersfield to Barstow is $56. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $38 and $126, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Bakersfield to Barstow! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Bakersfield and Barstow is about 4h 42m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Barstow before returning to Bakersfield in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Bakersfield to Barstow but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bakersfield to Barstow, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Bakersfield to Barstow.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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