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Phoenix to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Bakersfield takes 11h 16m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix 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.

11h 16m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
$91
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Los Angeles

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  1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 20m
$72–121

Phoenix to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Phoenix and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA10h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA10h 35m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA10h 35m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 10m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA10h 35m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA10h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA11h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phoenix 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.

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 20m.

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