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Bus Kansas City to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus Kansas City to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$354
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:35 AM
Distance1362 miles (2196 km)
Latest bus departure11:35 PM

Kansas City to Bakersfield Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:35AM - 11:35PM
Minimum Price$263
Average Ticket Price$354
Minimum Trip Duration1d15h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d21h
Distance1362 miles (2196 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kansas City - Bakersfield

The bus is the best choice to get to Bakersfield without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Kansas City to Bakersfield takes around 1d 21h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1d 15h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1365 miles (2201 km) that separate the two cities.

About 1365 miles (2201 km) separate Kansas City and Bakersfield.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Kansas City to Bakersfield may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Kansas City to Bakersfield 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 6:35 AM and ending at 11:35 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Kansas City to Bakersfield leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. With prices starting at $263, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Kansas City to Bakersfield is $354. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $263 and $365, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Kansas City to Bakersfield. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Kansas City and Bakersfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kansas City to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to Bakersfield will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

Will you be returning to Kansas City by bus?

Bus from Bakersfield to Kansas City

You can also go to Bakersfield by train

Train from Kansas City to Bakersfield

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