The average bus between Van Nuys and Bakersfield, CA takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Van Nuys to Bakersfield, CA. 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 Van Nuys and Bakersfield, CA. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bakersfield, CA at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 41m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 41m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfield, CA. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys station and arriving at Bakersfield, CA station via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Van Nuys to Bakersfield, CA bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Van Nuys / Sherman Way station.
Van Nuys to Bakersfield, CA bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Bakersfield, CA station.
The distance between Van Nuys and Bakersfield, CA is 139.9 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Sherman Way to Bakersfield, CA via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 2h 51m.