The average bus between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Bakersfield takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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 4 times a day between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento Airport (SMF) is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer at J St. at 8th St. and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Airport (SMF) station and arriving at Bakersfield station via Bakersfield Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Yolobus, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Yolobus, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Bakersfield is 433.7 km. The road distance is 477 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.