Bus Bakersfield, CA to Austin: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bakersfield, CA to Austin from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$169

Saturday

Sunday

$147

Monday

$133

Tuesday

Wednesday

$118

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 40m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/5/2026 2:20:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	36h 10m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/5/2026 8:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	49h 55m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	8:55 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/5/2026 5:00:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
Greyhound US	39h 5m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/5/2026 5:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
FlixBus	39h 10m	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/5/2026 4:55:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 40m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/7/2026 2:20:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	36h 10m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/7/2026 8:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	46h 25m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	9:15 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/7/2026 8:50:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	46h 5m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	8:55 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/7/2026 8:50:00 PM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 40m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/8/2026 2:20:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	36h 10m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/8/2026 8:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	57h 40m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	8:30 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/8/2026 8:50:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 40m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	8:55 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/8/2026 8:50:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	36h 10m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/10/2026 8:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 45m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	5:35 PM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/10/2026 8:50:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 45m
Greyhound US	42h 25m	8:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	5:15 PM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/10/2026 8:50:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
Greyhound US	39h 5m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/10/2026 5:00:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
Greyhound US	49h 30m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	8:30 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 6/10/2026 5:00:00 AM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin is $117 on 6/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and Austin

See here how frequent the connections between Bakersfield, CA and Austin are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to Austin. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 18 buses from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Austin, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Austin starting from $117!

Cheapest Bus	$117
Fastest Bus	36h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:55 AM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,281.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

Friday 06/05

$169

Saturday 06/06

Sunday 06/07

$147

Monday 06/08

$137

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

$118

Thursday 06/11

$135

Friday 06/12

Saturday 06/13

$156

Sunday 06/14

$143

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$154

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

$139

Friday 06/19

$137

Saturday 06/20

$145

Sunday 06/21

$117

Monday 06/22

$147

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$129

Friday 06/26

$128

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $107, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $133.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, with $107. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $133.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Austin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bakersfield, CA to Austin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and Austin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bakersfield, CA and Austin.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

RedCoach Stop

San Jacinto Blvd

San Jacinto Blvd 1500

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

Guadalupe/W. 21st Street Bus Stop

Guadalupe Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bakersfield, CA to Austin? Or which bus companies serve the route Bakersfield, CA to Austin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to Austin bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA Austin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $117 and takes 38h 10m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bakersfield, CA to Austin?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $117 and $210. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

On average, how many connections are available from Bakersfield, CA to Austin each day?

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to Austin bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bakersfield, CA to Austin take?

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin is offered by FlixBus and takes 36h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $169. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin?

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from Bakersfield, CA starts at 4:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for Austin starts at 8:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bakersfield, CA Austin route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield, CA and Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and Austin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bakersfield, CA to Austin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bakersfield, CA Austin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bakersfield, CA Austin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Austin on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bakersfield, CA to Austin?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Bakersfield, CA and Austin. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bakersfield, CA to Austin

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Austin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Austin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!