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

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

today
$103
tomorrow
$36
Wednesday
$32
Thursday
$37
Friday
$37
Saturday
$33
Sunday
$34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $67? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 35m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Modesto, CA
      Bus Station
      2:15 AM
      Fresno, CA
      Tulare St. Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 20m
      0
      2:35 AM
      Fresno, CA
      Tulare St. Bus Station
      4:55 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $67

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $36
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $39
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $40
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $32
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $33
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $37
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $37
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $40
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $37
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $37
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Truxtun Ave  Economy $40
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $33
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $33
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:20 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 4:55 AM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $34
Greyhound US 5h 30m 11:30 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station 5:00 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $34
FlixBus 4h 45m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 1:05 PM Bakersfield, CA Park & Ride/McKee Rd.  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:20 AM Modesto, CA Vintage Mall 12:40 PM Bakersfield, CA Amtrak Terminal  Economy $36

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $31 on 8/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 buses from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus $31
Fastest Bus 4h 20m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 191.3 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Modesto, CA for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
$38
Tuesday 08/04
$36
Wednesday 08/05
$32
Thursday 08/06
$37
Friday 08/07
$37
Saturday 08/08
$33
Sunday 08/09
$34
Monday 08/10
$35
Tuesday 08/11
$31
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
$35
Friday 08/14
$32
Saturday 08/15
$35
Sunday 08/16
$36
Monday 08/17
$34
Tuesday 08/18
$31
Wednesday 08/19
$35
Thursday 08/20
$35
Friday 08/21
Saturday 08/22
Sunday 08/23
$35
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
$31
Thursday 08/27
Friday 08/28
$31
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Modesto, CA 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 Modesto, CA 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 Modesto, CA 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 Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

Greyhound US from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 4h 35m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Last Bus 11:30 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA

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

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

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

FAQs about the Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 5h 30m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $107. 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 Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Modesto, CA starts at 11:30 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 Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Modesto, CA 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

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 4 daily trips between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA. 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Modesto, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Modesto, CA and Bakersfield, CA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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