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

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

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

today

tomorrow

$152

Wednesday

$159

Thursday

$170

Friday

$181

Saturday

$192

Sunday

$167

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	48h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/21/2026 5:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/21/2026 8:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	58h 45m	6:25 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	2:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/21/2026 6:25:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
Greyhound US	70h 20m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/21/2026 8:10:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 20m
FlixBus	67h 0m	11:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/21/2026 11:30:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/22/2026 8:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
Greyhound US	55h 15m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/22/2026 11:15:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
FlixBus	57h 0m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/22/2026 9:30:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	48h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/22/2026 5:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
FlixBus	54h 45m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/22/2026 9:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/23/2026 8:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	58h 45m	6:25 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	2:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$172	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/23/2026 6:25:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
Greyhound US	53h 0m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/23/2026 11:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m
FlixBus	54h 45m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/23/2026 9:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	55h 15m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/24/2026 11:15:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
Greyhound US	48h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/24/2026 8:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	57h 0m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/24/2026 9:30:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/25/2026 8:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	57h 0m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$195	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/25/2026 9:30:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 15m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/25/2026 11:15:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
FlixBus	64h 45m	11:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/25/2026 11:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	53h 0m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m
FlixBus	54h 45m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m
Greyhound US	50h 5m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/26/2026 8:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
Greyhound US	55h 15m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 4/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA is $150 on 5/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 48 buses from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 16 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA starting from $150!

Cheapest Bus	$150
Fastest Bus	45h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	1,815.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

Tuesday 04/21

$152

Wednesday 04/22

$159

Thursday 04/23

$174

Friday 04/24

$181

Saturday 04/25

$196

Sunday 04/26

$171

Monday 04/27

$152

Tuesday 04/28

$163

Wednesday 04/29

Thursday 04/30

$157

Friday 05/01

$158

Saturday 05/02

Sunday 05/03

$155

Monday 05/04

$150

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$153

Saturday 05/09

$161

Sunday 05/10

$159

Monday 05/11

$153

Tuesday 05/12

$161

Wednesday 05/13

$162

Thursday 05/14

$166

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $152, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $161.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, with $150. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $167.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA

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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA

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

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Downtown Transit Center

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

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

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $150 and takes 45h 10m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $150 and $212. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bakersfield, CA.

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

Every day, the Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 45h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $156. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:30 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 Indianapolis Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Bakersfield, CA, 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 Indianapolis and Bakersfield, CA?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Bakersfield, CA

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