The average bus between Bakersfield and El Paso takes 18h 32m and the fastest bus takes 17h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to El Paso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bakersfield and El Paso. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 2:45 PM which arrives into El Paso at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to El Paso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield station and arriving at El Paso station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Bakersfield to El Paso bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to El Paso bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at El Paso station.
Book your Bakersfield to El Paso bus tickets online with Amtrak, Metro Los Angeles and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bakersfield and El Paso is 1,227.6 km. The road distance is 1,491 km.
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to El Paso via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Los Angeles in around 18h 22m.