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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

11:45PM
8h5m
7:50AM
Las Vegas - Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
Cheapest
Bakersfield - 16th St (Bakersfield)
Cheapest
3:40PM
9h50m
1:30AM
Las Vegas - Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
2nd Cheapest
Bakersfield - McKee Park & Ride
2nd Cheapest
9:35AM
5h47m
3:22PM
Las Vegas - South Strip Transfer Terminal
Fastest
Bakersfield - Amtrak Station
Fastest
9:15AM
6h7m
3:22PM
Las Vegas - Las Vegas (Downtown), NV
Bakersfield - Amtrak Station
3:40PM
9h55m
1:35AM
Las Vegas - Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
Bakersfield - 16th St (Bakersfield)
Bus Las Vegas to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus Las Vegas to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$84
Average bus trip duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure2:55 AM
Distance223 miles (359 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM
Reviews

See what travelers are saying about the trip from Las Vegas to Bakersfield

3.2 out of 5 stars

User reviews from travelers who booked a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Bakersfield

Ratings and Reviews (9)

No weather conditions so why was my bus late now I'm going to miss work. There was no excuse I had it planned so I can get in Bakersfield at 8. Now im won't get there till 3am and no other excuses but there running late. In going to be tired for work and groggy thanks for driving Greyhound lol!😆👎

Felipe G.

January 6, 2020
Five stars

Caneshia W.

December 30, 2019
Some staff should have a litltle bit of more customer service when dealing with customers.

Veronica M.

May 21, 2019
My bus didn’t show up until an hour an a half later. The staff wouldn’t tell us how long the bus was delayed and was rude when asked. The station smelled of urine and feces and the security was extremely rude

Melinda R.

May 22, 2018
Worst experience I've ever had Plus all the staff was very rude

Nathan S.

February 9, 2017

Las Vegas to Bakersfield Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:55AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$48
Average Ticket Price$84
Minimum Trip Duration5h47m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h55m
Distance223 miles (359 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Tufesa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Las Vegas - Bakersfield

The bus is the best choice to get to Bakersfield without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Las Vegas to Bakersfield is about 9h 55m, but you can get there in as little as 5h 47m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 226 miles (364 km) that separate the two cities.

About 226 miles (364 km) separate Las Vegas and Bakersfield.

You can choose from 9 travel times and travel with Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. The number of buses running from Las Vegas to Bakersfield may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Las Vegas to Bakersfield a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 2:55 AM and ending at 11:45 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Las Vegas to Bakersfield leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Las Vegas to Bakersfield by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $53.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Bakersfield is $84. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $53 and $148, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/28
$84
11/29
$85
Today
$84
12/01
No data
12/02
$61
12/03
No data
12/04
$47
12/05
$49
The cheapest trip from Las Vegas to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 4, 2023 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Las Vegas to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $141 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2023-12-04.

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 Las Vegas and Bakersfield!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Las Vegas to Bakersfield, 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 Las Vegas to Bakersfield.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Las Vegas to Bakersfield.

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 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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