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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and New Orleans takes 45h 3m and the fastest bus takes 44h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bakersfield to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45h 3m
Duration
2,076 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Bakersfield to New Orleans bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Bakersfield and New Orleans. The service departs Bakersfield at 8:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into New Orleans at 19:00:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 45h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to New Orleans? 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.

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,076.1 mi
  • Duration: 45h 3m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 43h 20m.

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