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

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

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

today

$46

tomorrow

Monday

$46

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$43

Thursday

Friday

$42

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/20/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Greyhound US	10h 0m	7:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/20/2026 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/20/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/22/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Greyhound US	10h 0m	7:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Greyhound US	10h 0m	7:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/24/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Greyhound US	10h 0m	7:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Greyhound US	10h 0m	7:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA is $42 on 6/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Oakland and Bakersfield, CA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Oakland and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Oakland and Bakersfield, CA, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	246.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Oakland for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$46

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$46

Tuesday 06/23

$44

Wednesday 06/24

$43

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

$42

Saturday 06/27

Sunday 06/28

$44

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

$42

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $42, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

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

All bus stations and stops in Oakland and Bakersfield, CA

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

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

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

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

FAQs about the Oakland to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 5h 50m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $67. 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 Oakland to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Oakland to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Oakland to Bakersfield, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Oakland starts at 7:00 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 Oakland to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Oakland for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:00 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 Oakland Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Oakland 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 Oakland and Bakersfield, CA?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Oakland and to Bakersfield, CA

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