What is the travel distance from Washington to Bakersfield?

About 2304 miles (3716 km) separate Washington and Bakersfield.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Bakersfield start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Washington to Bakersfield from $357 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Washington to Bakersfield on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 3h	5:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 4h	7:25pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 3h	5:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 4h	7:25pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:40pm	Union Station	2d 23h	5:45pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $357, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

2d 22hAverage Duration

2298 milesDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$357 - $448	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$502 - $502	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 338kg CO₂e

Bus Washington, DC, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$368

Average bus trip duration2d 22h

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure5:50am

Distance2298 miles (3706 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,345 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,137 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Washington to Bakersfield Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Bakersfield?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Bakersfield will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Bakersfield?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 22h	Avg Price$368	Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 11h	Avg Price$502	Daily Departures1

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What is the travel distance from Washington to Bakersfield?

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Bakersfield?

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