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Newport Beach to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Newport Beach and Bakersfield takes 6h 2m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Newport Beach 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.

6h 2m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Newport Beach to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Newport Beach and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 10:38 PM at night, and the last departure from Newport Beach is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newport Beach to Bakersfield? 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: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Balboa-35Th to Bakersfield Train Station via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 25m.

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