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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $75
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $96
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $77
Bus Palm Springs to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus Palm Springs to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90
Average bus trip duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:50 AM
Distance173 miles (278 km)
Latest bus departure8:15 PM

Palm Springs to Bakersfield Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:50AM - 8:15PM
Minimum Price$52
Average Ticket Price$90
Minimum Trip Duration5h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h45m
Distance173 miles (278 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Palm Springs - Bakersfield

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Bakersfield without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Palm Springs to Bakersfield takes about 6h 45m on average, although the fastest bus will take 5h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 175 miles (282 km) that separate the two cities.

Palm Springs and Bakersfield are 175 miles (282 km) apart.

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses from Palm Springs to Bakersfield can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Palm Springs to Bakersfield by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 4:50 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:15 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Bakersfield from Palm Springs, chances are that your bus will depart from Palm Springs Airport and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $59.

The bus ticket costs $90 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $59 to $160, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to Bakersfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Palm Springs to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

Will you be returning to Palm Springs by bus?

Bus from Bakersfield to Palm Springs

You can also go to Bakersfield by train

Train from Palm Springs to Bakersfield

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