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

$53

tomorrow

$42

Tuesday

$41

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

Friday

$49

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:50 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/20/2026 6:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	14h 30m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/20/2026 1:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/20/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/20/2026 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/20/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/20/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/20/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA via Visalia, CA, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Visalia, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Visalia, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Visalia, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Visalia, CA (USA) at 9/21/2026 3:15:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 7:10:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 6:05:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/22/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:50 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 6:50:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/22/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/21/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/21/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 6:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/22/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:50 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 6:50:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	10h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 6:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	10h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 1:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/22/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 6:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 6:05:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/24/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:50 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 6:50:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/24/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	14h 30m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 1:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	10h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/23/2026 1:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/23/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:50 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 6:50:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	5:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	14h 30m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	10h 50m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/25/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA is $38 on 9/23/2026. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between San Francisco and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Bakersfield, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 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 $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	10h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	250.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 9 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 09/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/20

$53

Monday 09/21

$42

Tuesday 09/22

$45

Wednesday 09/23

$38

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$49

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$53

Monday 09/28

$44

Tuesday 09/29

$40

Wednesday 09/30

$38

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

$44

Sunday 10/04

Monday 10/05

Tuesday 10/06

$42

Wednesday 10/07

$41

Thursday 10/08

Friday 10/09

$45

Saturday 10/10

$45

Sunday 10/11

$53

Monday 10/12

Tuesday 10/13

$43

Wednesday 10/14

$48

Thursday 10/15

Friday 10/16

Saturday 10/17

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 $38, 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 $53.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA, with $38. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

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.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

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

FlixBus from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$39
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	1:00 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/26/2026

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	10h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/26/2026

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.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

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 $38 and takes 10h 30m 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 $38 and $119. 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 9 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 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. 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 1:00 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Bakersfield, CA starts at 10:30 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 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 9 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.

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

Prices and availability for 9 trips between San Francisco 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 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!