What is the distance between Oceanside and Bakersfield?

The distance between the two cities is 175 miles (283 km).

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

If you're headed to Bakersfield from Oceanside, chances are that your bus will depart from Oceanside Bus Station and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Oceanside to Bakersfield from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oceanside to Bakersfield on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20pm	Oceanside Bus Station	5h 45m	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35am	Oceanside Bus Station	5h 40m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:30 PM PST.

Get from Oceanside to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

177 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Oceanside and Bakersfield?

Stops in Oceanside

A
Oceanside Bus Station
215 S TREMONT ST, 92054, California

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oceanside to Bakersfield by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$76

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$72

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The cheapest trip from Oceanside to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $98 for a bus ticket from Oceanside to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-27.