Bus San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$73

tomorrow

Friday

$95

Saturday

Sunday

$101

Monday

$96

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 45m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	12h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:40:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	9:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	10:15 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:10:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	16h 0m	6:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	10:15 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:15:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 45m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/26/2025 4:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 35m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/26/2025 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	14h 0m	12:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/26/2025 12:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$184	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:40:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $31? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 33%
  
  12h 10m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $64
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/26/2025 4:35:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  1:40 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 6:30:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
- Tufesa International
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 12/28/2025 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 45m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 35m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	14h 0m	12:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 12:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 45m	9:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:10:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	13h 45m	8:10 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 8:10:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $27? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 27%
  
  12h 10m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:35:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  2:05 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:00:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:25 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 2:25:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 35m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/29/2025 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 45m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/29/2025 4:00:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	14h 0m	12:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	2:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/29/2025 12:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	12h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/29/2025 8:20:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 50m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:40:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $29? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 30%
  
  10h 5m
  
  San Francisco
  
  7 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/29/2025 7:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  2:05 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:00:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:25 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 12/29/2025 2:25:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA is $73 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Bakersfield, CA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 buses from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Bakersfield, CA, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA starting from $73!

Cheapest Bus	$73
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	250.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Bakersfield, CA: 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

$73

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$95

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$101

Monday 12/29

$96

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$80

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 San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $73, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA, with $73. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $94.

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

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

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

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

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

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $73 and takes 12h 45m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $73 and $184. 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $114. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from San Francisco starts at 6:30 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Bakersfield, CA starts at 10:40 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 San Francisco Bakersfield, CA route?

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco 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 7 daily trips between San Francisco 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Bakersfield, CA

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