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Bus Santa Monica to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Monica to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24
Average bus trip duration4h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:05 AM
Distance98 miles (158 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 AM

Santa Monica to Bakersfield Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Santa Monica to Bakersfield.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Monica to Bakersfield from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bakersfield from Santa Monica, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Monica - Bakersfield

The bus is the best choice to get to Bakersfield without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Santa Monica to Bakersfield takes about 4h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles (155 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santa Monica and Bakersfield is 96 miles (155 km).

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $21, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $24 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $21 and $24, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Santa Monica to Bakersfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Monica to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Santa Monica to Bakersfield.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Monica

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