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Oakland to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Bakersfield takes 14h 12m and the fastest bus takes 9h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Oakland 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.

14h 12m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Oakland to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Oakland and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakland is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USASanta Clara VTASanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico9h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland 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: 306.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Bakersfield via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose in around 7h 12m.

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