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Bus Bakersfield to Tucson: Trip Overview

Bus Bakersfield to Tucson: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average bus trip duration15h 15m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure4:55 AM
Distance508 miles (819 km)
Latest bus departure8:15 PM

Bakersfield to Tucson Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Bakersfield to Tucson, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures17
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:55AM - 8:15PM
Minimum Price$63
Average Ticket Price$77
Minimum Trip Duration12h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h15m
Distance508 miles (819 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - Tucson

The best way to travel from Bakersfield to Tucson is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Bakersfield to Tucson is about 15h 15m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 12h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 508 miles (819 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 508 miles (819 km).

On average, there are 17 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound, FlixBus and Tufesa. The number of buses from Bakersfield to Tucson can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Bakersfield to Tucson a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 4:55 AM and the last one leaves at 8:15 PM.

If you're headed to Tucson from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will depart from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $63 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Tucson from Bakersfield.

The average bus ticket price from Bakersfield to Tucson is $77. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $63 to $268, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Tucson, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Garden of Gethsemane, Catalina State Park, Franklin Museum, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

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 Tucson!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bakersfield to Tucson that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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