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Tampa to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Tampa and Bakersfield takes 3d 4h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Tampa 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.

3d 4h
Duration
2,893 mi
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Tampa to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Tampa and Bakersfield. The service departs Tampa at 8:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bakersfield at 21:30:00. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 3d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak3d 4h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tampa 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: 2,893.4 mi
  • Duration: 3d 4h

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bakersfield via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h.

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