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

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

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

today

$70

tomorrow

Monday

$38

Tuesday

$40

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	5h 45m	8:00 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$70	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/20/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/20/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA via Modesto, CA, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:05 PM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/21/2026 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 6/22/2026 12:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:35 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	3:15 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/22/2026 3:15:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 50m	10:05 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/22/2026 10:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:35 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/23/2026 9:35:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	5h 45m	7:05 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	12:50 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	3:15 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/23/2026 3:15:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Tufesa International	5h 45m	8:00 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/23/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:35 AM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/24/2026 9:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	3:15 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	8:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/24/2026 3:15:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 50m	10:05 PM	Sacramento	Bus Stop	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 6/24/2026 10:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA is $36 on 6/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sacramento and Bakersfield, CA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sacramento and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sacramento and Bakersfield, CA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 3 times every day by bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	260.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sacramento 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

$70

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$42

Tuesday 06/23

$70

Wednesday 06/24

$36

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

$36

Sunday 06/28

$37

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

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $36, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

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

Beloved bus companies from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

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

Greyhound US from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:35 AM
Last Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	5/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sacramento and Bakersfield, CA

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

Bus Stop

Midtown (29th/K)

K Street 2928

Fruitridge Rd

Old Sacramento 2nd St/J St

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 Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 7h 25m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $70. 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Sacramento starts at 8:00 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Sacramento for Bakersfield, CA starts at 10:05 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 Sacramento Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US 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 Sacramento and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Sacramento 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 Tufesa International.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sacramento and to Bakersfield, CA

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