Bus Bakersfield, CA to San Diego - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

today

$24

tomorrow

$28

Thursday

$36

Friday

$31

Saturday

$37

Sunday

$42

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	3:55 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:30:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Tufesa International	6h 35m	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Tufesa International	6h 35m	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	10:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	3:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	3:55 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Tufesa International	6h 35m	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	3:55 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 45m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 5:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego is $24 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 24 buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International that travel 11 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	212.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$24

Wednesday 03/25

$46

Thursday 03/26

$42

Friday 03/27

$39

Saturday 03/28

$44

Sunday 03/29

$42

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$65

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$40

Friday 04/03

$65

Saturday 04/04

$35

Sunday 04/05

$35

Monday 04/06

$65

Tuesday 04/07

$31

Wednesday 04/08

$65

Thursday 04/09

$65

Friday 04/10

$34

Saturday 04/11

$38

Sunday 04/12

$40

Monday 04/13

$32

Tuesday 04/14

$68

Wednesday 04/15

$34

Thursday 04/16

$34

Friday 04/17

$42

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $64.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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 San Diego 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

Greyhound US from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Last Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	3/24/2026

FlixBus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	3/24/2026

Tufesa International from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Here you will find the key facts about the Tufesa International bus route Bakersfield, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price	$65
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	3/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and San Diego

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego? Compare all modes of transports from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 6h 55m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $122. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego is offered by Tufesa International and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. 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 San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego 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 San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for San Diego starts at 5:15 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 San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International. 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 San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego 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, FlixBus and Tufesa International.

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

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

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 11 daily trips between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego. 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 San Diego

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to San Diego

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