What is the distance between San Diego and Bakersfield?

About 210 miles (339 km) separate San Diego and Bakersfield.

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

If you're headed to Bakersfield from San Diego, chances are that your bus will leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Diego to Bakersfield from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Bakersfield on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 35m	4:00pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	5h 40m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 5m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	6h 30m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	6h 10m	4:00pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Bakersfield on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 35m	4:00pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	5h 40m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 55m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	6h 5m	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	6h 30m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

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Get from San Diego to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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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.

Greyhound San Diego Bakersfield recent customer reviews

More than 4 hours wait. I had someone come for me from Bakersfield to San Diego. Customer service never knows nothing & they couldn’t do anything to get me on the next scheduled bus.

Karla C.

June 20, 2019

The bus was an hour later from la to Bakersfield but minimal communication was given so everyone was confused

Tiffany N.

August 10, 2017

Tried calling to change the date of my trip had an emergency no phone number I called would answer

Sherry B.

July 10, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5587 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Amtrak San Diego Bakersfield recent customer reviews

Leaving LA on the bus portion of the trip was very bumpy and uncomfortable for this 81 year old-better shocks? On my return trip from Bakersfield the bus seemed newer and more comfortable.

Karen A.

September 19, 2023

Limousine

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

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

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Bakersfield?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield by bus

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

$40

11/14

$41

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$88

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$44

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$38

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$39

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $119 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Greyhound 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.