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San Diego to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between San Diego and Bakersfield takes 6h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from San Diego 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 30m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

San Diego to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run once daily between San Diego and Bakersfield. The service departs San Diego at 10:10 PM at night, which arrives into Bakersfield at 04:40:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego 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: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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