What is the distance between Oakland and Bakersfield?

The distance separating Oakland and Bakersfield is 248 miles (400 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Bakersfield?

If you're headed to Bakersfield from Oakland, chances are that your bus will leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Oakland to Bakersfield from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Bakersfield on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Jack London Square	17h 20m	3:20pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	10h 5m	5:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
	Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	13h 25m	9:05pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	14h 30m	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	12h 10m	4:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:41 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

6h 21mAverage Duration

249 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $226	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $65	Average Duration6h 21m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Bakersfield?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Bakersfield by bus

What is the distance between Oakland and Bakersfield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Bakersfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$53

11/14

$53

Today

$53

11/16

$53

11/17

$53

11/18

$44

11/19

$43

11/20

$49

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $208 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.