Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures for San Jose to Bakersfield on October 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Amtrak StationCheapest
Tufesa
Santiago Express San Jose
BakersfieldFastest
Tufesa
Santiago Express San Jose
BakersfieldNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
FlixBus
Diridon Station
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Bakersfield

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
5hAverage Duration
212 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$32 - $152Average Duration5h
9kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$73 - $83Average Duration9h 2m
31kg CO₂e

Bus San Jose, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance213 miles (342 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

San Jose 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
10/20
$56
10/21
$56
Today
$56
10/23
$56
10/24
$25
10/25
$36
10/26
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10/27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 24, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $182 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-10-24.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Bakersfield.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Bakersfield?

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