How far is Bakersfield from Indio?

About 195 miles (314 km) separate Bakersfield and Indio.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bakersfield to Indio leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Bakersfield to Indio from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Indio on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Bakersfield	7h 10m	6:40pm	Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio	Cheapest
	Bus	8:50pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	4h 45m	1:35am	Indio Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	11:40am	Indio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 50m	4:20pm	Indio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 20m	8:40pm	Indio Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:16 PM PST.

Get from Bakersfield to Indio

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

193 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

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

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Indio?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in Indio

A - Restaurant Tacos Jalisco Indio

B - Indio Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Indio by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$66

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Indio was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $134 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Indio based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-21.