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Bus Bakersfield to San Rafael: Trip Overview

Bus Bakersfield to San Rafael: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$78
Average bus trip duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:10 AM
Distance265 miles (426 km)
Latest bus departure10:10 PM

Bakersfield to San Rafael Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Rafael 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 Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:10AM - 10:10PM
Minimum Price$67
Average Ticket Price$78
Minimum Trip Duration12h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h50m
Distance265 miles (426 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - San Rafael

The bus is the best choice to get to San Rafael without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Bakersfield to San Rafael takes around 12h 50m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 12h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 267 miles (430 km) that separate the two cities.

About 267 miles (430 km) separate Bakersfield and San Rafael.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses running from Bakersfield to San Rafael may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Bakersfield to San Rafael a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 1:10 AM and ending at 10:10 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Bakersfield to San Rafael leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Tamalpais Ave. 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.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $67 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Rafael from Bakersfield.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Bakersfield to San Rafael is $78. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $67 and $91, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bakersfield and San Rafael!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bakersfield to San Rafael, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 San Rafael.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bakersfield to San Rafael while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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

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