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

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Sunday

$246

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$248

Thursday

$268

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	50h 0m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	7:20 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$246	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
FlixBus	54h 0m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$248	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 0m
Greyhound US	54h 30m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$253	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
Greyhound US	61h 25m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	9:25 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$254	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
FlixBus	55h 10m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$259	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 1:10:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis via Los Angeles, you can save more than $87? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  70h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:10:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- Busbud
  
  46h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:55 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $137
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
Travel time is 17h 20m longer, but you will save $87

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	54h 30m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$248	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
FlixBus	51h 35m	12:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	7:20 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$252	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $252 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
FlixBus	51h 10m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	7:20 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$252	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $252 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 10m
FlixBus	55h 10m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$258	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:10:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 10m
Greyhound US	61h 25m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	9:25 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$261	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis via Los Angeles, you can save more than $96? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  68h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  49h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $135
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 15m
Travel time is 13h 55m longer, but you will save $96

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	54h 0m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$268	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 0m
Greyhound US	54h 30m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$272	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $272 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
FlixBus	50h 0m	2:20 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	7:20 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$273	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
FlixBus	55h 10m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$275	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:10:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 10m
Greyhound US	59h 50m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	7:50 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$278	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis via Los Angeles, you can save more than $116? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  68h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  49h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $135
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 15m
Travel time is 15h 5m longer, but you will save $116

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis is $246 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and Indianapolis

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Indianapolis, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis starting from $246!

Cheapest Bus	$246
Fastest Bus	53h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	1,815.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

$246

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$248

Thursday 12/11

$268

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$283

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

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

With a price starting from $246, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $268.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis, with $246. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $265.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$248
Fastest Bus	55h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Last Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

FlixBus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$246
Fastest Bus	53h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:10 PM
Last Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and Indianapolis

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

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

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $246 and takes 53h 0m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $246 and $309. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

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

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis is offered by FlixBus and takes 53h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $250. 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 Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Bakersfield, CA starts at 5:00 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 Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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 Indianapolis?

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

What can I take with me on the Bakersfield, CA to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Indianapolis

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