What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Sacramento?

The distance separating Bakersfield and Sacramento is 263 miles (424 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to Sacramento start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bakersfield to Sacramento from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on October 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on October 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
9:10am	Bakersfield	5h	2:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on October 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on October 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 40m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
10:15pm	Bakerfield	4h 40m	2:55am	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 35m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
9:10am	Bakersfield	5h	2:10pm	Suc. Gaviota Travel	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

267 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $119	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $92	Average Duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Bus Bakersfield to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure2:20am

Distance267 miles (430 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,333 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 Bakersfield Sacramento recent customer reviews

Great bus

Jennifer M.

June 2, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,060 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/5687 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi3.1

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.

Amtrak

4/55,548 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared mixed experiences, with some mentioning a bumpy ride that made reading difficult and others noting a slight delay of 25 minutes. Despite these observations, the overall travel experience appears to be consistent with expectations for many passengers.

Amtrak Bakersfield Sacramento recent customer reviews

It was very bumpy. More so than my last trip. I was unable to read.

Julie F.

November 11, 2024

Everything was good

Ahmed T.

April 16, 2024

There was a bit delay of 25 minutes

Lily O.

April 10, 2024

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Los Limousines

3.5/5256 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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

Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Sacramento?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - Sacramento, US

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Sacramento?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/24

$37

10/25

$40

Today

$49

10/27

$40

10/28

$37

10/29

$36

10/30

No data

10/31

No data

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 29, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $99 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-10-29.

Usually Fronteras del Norte 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Sacramento.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 30m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 57m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures5

Will you be returning to Bakersfield by bus?

Bus from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield

You can also go to Sacramento, US by train

Train from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US

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