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Bakersfield to University of California, Riverside buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and University of California, Riverside takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to University of California, Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Bakersfield to University of California, Riverside bus times

Buses run twice daily between Bakersfield and University of California, Riverside. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 4:45 PM which arrives into University of California, Riverside at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Riverside and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 18m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 18m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakRiverside Transit Agency4h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to University of California, Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Riverside twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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