Bus Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco

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

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

today

$111

tomorrow

Friday

$111

Saturday

Sunday

$111

Monday

$106

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	13h 5m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tufesa International
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  3:15 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/25/2025 9:45:00 PM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:35 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	13h 5m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 5m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	8:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:50 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tufesa International
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  3:15 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/25/2025 9:45:00 PM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:35 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  7:15 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:35:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	13h 5m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$201	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 1:10:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:00:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tufesa International
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  4:15 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:05 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:05:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:25 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	13h 5m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	11:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:50 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	8:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tufesa International
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  4:15 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:05 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:05:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco is $95 on 12/21/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco starting from $95!

Cheapest Bus	$95
Fastest Bus	10h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	250.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$111

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$111

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$111

Monday 12/29

$106

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

Thursday 01/15

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

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

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

With a price starting from $106, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $111.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, with $106. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $140.

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

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 Francisco 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

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

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $95 and takes 10h 5m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $95 and $225. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

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

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 6 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 Francisco take?

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $111. 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 Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Bakersfield, CA starts at 2:20 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 Francisco?

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

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco on your planned travel date.

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

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 6 daily trips between Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco. 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 Francisco

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 Francisco

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