Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield

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Next departures for Phoenix to Bakersfield on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
    		Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward)
    		16th St (Bakersfield)Cheapest
    Tufesa
      		N 27th Ave
      		BakersfieldFastest
      Tufesa
        		N 27th Ave
        		BakersfieldNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Phoenix Bus Station
          		16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Phoenix Bus Station
            		16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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            Get from Phoenix to Bakersfield

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            18bus per day
            12h 5mAverage Duration
            421 milesDistance
            17kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$99
            Average bus trip duration12h 5m
            Number of daily buses18
            Earliest bus departure12:20am
            Distance421 miles (678 km)
            Latest bus departure10:50pm

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

            Best price found
            11/03
            $94
            11/04
            $94
            Today
            $94
            11/06
            $88
            11/07
            $92
            11/08
            No data
            11/09
            $89
            11/10
            $96
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $88

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

            You can expect to pay from $88 to $439 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-06.

            Usually FlixBus 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.

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