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Bakersfield to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and Palo Alto takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bakersfield to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bakersfield to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bakersfield and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoSanta Clara VTA6h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Palo Alto? 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.

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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to El Camino & Churchill via King & Virginia in around 6h 52m.

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