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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tacoma and Bakersfield takes 26h 20m and the fastest bus takes 25h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Tacoma 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.

26h 20m
Duration
1,012 mi
Distance
$216
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Tacoma to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Tacoma and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and take an average of 26h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA27h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Sound TransitIntercity TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA27h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tacoma 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 Tacoma to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,012.4 mi
  • Duration: 26h 20m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Bakersfield Train Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 22m.

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