Bus and Coach from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tufesa International for the next days.

today

£36

tomorrow

£22

Thursday

Friday

£24

Saturday

£24

Sunday

£24

Monday

£23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 10m	09:50	San Diego	La Jolla Village	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 05/05/2026 09:50:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	5h 40m	09:50	San Diego	La Jolla Village	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 05/05/2026 09:50:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 05/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 06/05/2026 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 06/05/2026 09:25:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 30m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 06/05/2026 06:45:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 06/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 08/05/2026 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 08/05/2026 09:25:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 30m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 08/05/2026 06:45:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 08/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	11:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	16:15	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 08/05/2026 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 09/05/2026 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 09/05/2026 09:25:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 30m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 09/05/2026 06:45:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 09/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	11:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	16:15	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 09/05/2026 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/05/2026 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/05/2026 09:25:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 30m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/05/2026 06:45:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	11:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	16:15	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/05/2026 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	16:00	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 11/05/2026 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 11/05/2026 09:25:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 30m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 11/05/2026 06:45:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	02:10	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 11/05/2026 19:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/05/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Tufesa International	4h 45m	11:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	16:15	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 11/05/2026 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA is £22 on 06/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	09:50
Latest Coach	19:35
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	341.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest coach connections from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave San Diego for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£36

Wednesday 06/05

£22

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£24

Saturday 09/05

£24

Sunday 10/05

£50

Monday 11/05

£23

Tuesday 12/05

£50

Wednesday 13/05

£48

Thursday 14/05

£23

Friday 15/05

£31

Saturday 16/05

£50

Sunday 17/05

£25

Monday 18/05

£48

Tuesday 19/05

£23

Wednesday 20/05

£28

Thursday 21/05

£50

Friday 22/05

£48

Saturday 23/05

£39

Sunday 24/05

£33

Monday 25/05

£43

Tuesday 26/05

£50

Wednesday 27/05

£48

Thursday 28/05

£26

Friday 29/05

£30

Saturday 30/05

£26

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Bakersfield, CA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Diego and Bakersfield, CA.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Bakersfield, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a San Diego - Bakersfield, CA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Diego - Bakersfield, CA bus trip is available from £22 and takes 6h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA?

The connection San Diego to Bakersfield, CA is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £89. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Diego - Bakersfield, CA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bakersfield, CA from San Diego take?

The quickest coach from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA is provided by Tufesa International and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA?

The earliest bus to Bakersfield, CA departs from San Diego at 09:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus to Bakersfield, CA departs from San Diego at 19:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Diego - Bakersfield, CA route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bakersfield, CA from San Diego?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Diego Bakersfield, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Bakersfield, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between San Diego and Bakersfield, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Bakersfield, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Bakersfield, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Bakersfield, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!