What is the distance between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

About 1814 miles (2926 km) separate Bakersfield and Indianapolis.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

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

Bus Bakersfield to Indianapolis from $543 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Indianapolis on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2d 6h	2:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2d 2h	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:50pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2d 4h	4:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	2d 11h	7:50pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	2d 6h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:25 PM PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1817 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

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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Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Indianapolis by bus

What is the distance between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?
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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $543

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

You can expect to pay from $543 to $629 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $543 which is on 2025-11-22.