The average bus between Irvine and Bakersfield takes 13h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Irvine to Bakersfield. 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 3 times a week between Irvine and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 10:45 PM at night, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Artic - Dock 4 and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Bakersfield station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Irvine to Bakersfield bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Bakersfield bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Book your Irvine to Bakersfield bus tickets online with OCTA and Amtrak.
The distance between Irvine and Bakersfield is 218.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
