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

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

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

today

£46

tomorrow

£46

Monday

£46

Tuesday

£52

Wednesday

£40

Thursday

£46

Friday

£86

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	5h 0m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 13/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 13/12/2025 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	22:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 13/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 13/12/2025 05:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	5h 0m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 14/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 14/12/2025 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	22:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 14/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 14/12/2025 05:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 14/12/2025 00:55:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	5h 0m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 05:35:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	21:05	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 09:25:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 00:55:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 05:35:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 00:55:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	£83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 00:55:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 05:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 00:55:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	15:30	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 00:55:00 to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	5h 0m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:00	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 05:35:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 00:55:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	11h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	21:05	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	£90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 09:25:00 to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	11h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	£86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
	Greyhound US	12h 20m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:15	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	£141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 00:55:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA via Oakland, you can save more than £35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  05:35
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  06:35
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 05:35:00 to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 5m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  17:05
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £35

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is £39 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 26 coaches from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA starting from £39!

Cheapest Bus	£39
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:35
Latest Coach	05:35
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	337.6 km
Coach Companies	Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 8 buses from 3 coach companies leave San Jose, CA for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£46

Sunday 14/12

£46

Monday 15/12

£46

Tuesday 16/12

£52

Wednesday 17/12

£40

Thursday 18/12

£46

Friday 19/12

£86

Saturday 20/12

£46

Sunday 21/12

£71

Monday 22/12

£46

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£56

Monday 29/12

£46

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£46

Thursday 01/01

£46

Friday 02/01

£47

Saturday 03/01

£46

Sunday 04/01

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

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

With a price starting from £34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £47.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with £34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £46.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

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

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

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Jose, CA - Bakersfield, CA bus trip is available from £39 and takes 11h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £39 to £156. 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 Jose, CA - Bakersfield, CA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by roughly 8 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 Jose, CA take?

The quickest coach from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is provided by Tufesa International and takes 4h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Bakersfield, CA departs from San Jose, CA at 05:35. 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 Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus to Bakersfield, CA departs from San Jose, CA at 05:35. 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 Jose, CA - Bakersfield, CA route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA 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: Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Bakersfield, CA

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