Bus Tickets from Salinas, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures to Bakersfield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Salinas, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$93
Average bus trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest bus departure6:05pm

Salinas to Bakersfield Bus

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

Best price found
07/25
$77
07/26
$53
Today
$88
07/28
$88
07/29
No data
07/30
No data
07/31
$88
08/01
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $154 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-07-28.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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