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Bus Bakersfield to Santa Monica: Trip Overview

Bus Bakersfield to Santa Monica: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:05 PM
Distance98 miles (158 km)
Latest bus departure6:05 PM

Bakersfield to Santa Monica Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Monica from Bakersfield, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - Santa Monica

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Santa Monica without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Bakersfield to Santa Monica is about 3h 30m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles (155 km) that separate the two cities.

Bakersfield and Santa Monica are 96 miles (155 km) apart.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $21 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Santa Monica from Bakersfield.

The bus ticket costs $23 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $21 to $23, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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 Santa Monica!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bakersfield to Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bakersfield to Santa Monica, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Santa Monica to Bakersfield

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