What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Jose?

The distance between the two cities is 212 miles (341 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to San Jose start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Santiago Express San Jose. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

Bus Bakersfield to San Jose from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Jose on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	6h	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	Bakersfield	4h 35m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 25m	8:55pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	12h 25m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	6h 30m	4:45pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	Bakersfield	4h 55m	7:00pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 45m	9:15pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Jose on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	6h	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	Bakersfield	4h 35m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	Bakersfield	5h 25m	8:55pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	12h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	12h 25m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	6h 30m	4:45pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	Bakersfield	4h 55m	7:00pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

210 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $250	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $88	Average Duration8h 51m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5693 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi2.9

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 5 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Tufesa Bakersfield San Jose recent customer reviews

Overall I was impressed with kindness the bus driver and staff expressed. They were all genuine and considerate, including the other patrons taking the bus and at the stations; however, it was a bit of an inconvenience that the bus was expected to arrive 2hrs late and because of this, the drop off destination changed. I don’t think I’d use this transportation again, unless I had no other options.

Elisa F.

June 30, 2022

I was very disappointed with the condition the bathroom was in. The WiFi did not work. My bus was scheduled to leave at 2pm but did not do so until after 4:15pm.

Vivian B.

July 17, 2021

Buses are late, no customer service available at some locations. Bakersfield reps are helpful but not in their other locations.

Ste'von B.

November 27, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,272 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,366 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 San Jose recent customer reviews

didnot took me to destination within the time defined.

Davinder S.

April 18, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and San Jose?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in San Jose

A - Santiago Express San Jose

B - Diridon Station

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to San Jose, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$61

11/09

$149

Today

$61

11/11

$61

11/12

$61

11/13

No data

11/14

$36

11/15

$61

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 14, 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 San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $167 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Greyhound 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.