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Stanford University to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stanford University and Bakersfield takes 8h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Stanford University 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.

8h 59m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$47
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Stanford University to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Stanford University and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanford University is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanford Oval and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico7h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa Mexico17h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stanford University 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: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Bakersfield via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, and San Jose in around 7h 40m.

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