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

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

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

today

$51

tomorrow

$45

Thursday

$44

Friday

Saturday

$56

Sunday

$67

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 40m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 5:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	12h 15m	4:35 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 4:35:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	12:30 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	6:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 12:55:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 12:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 5:35:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 12:55:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 5:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 40m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 9:25:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 12:55:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	12:30 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	6:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tufesa International	5h 30m	12:30 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	6:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Tufesa International	5h 0m	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	10:00 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 12:55:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 5:35:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 12:55:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 12:55:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $44 on 3/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 18 buses from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 AM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	209.8 miles
Bus Companies	Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$51

Wednesday 03/25

$45

Thursday 03/26

$44

Friday 03/27

Saturday 03/28

$56

Sunday 03/29

$67

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$62

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$50

Friday 04/03

$62

Saturday 04/04

$53

Sunday 04/05

$62

Monday 04/06

$62

Tuesday 04/07

$62

Wednesday 04/08

$62

Thursday 04/09

$53

Friday 04/10

$62

Saturday 04/11

$66

Sunday 04/12

Monday 04/13

$62

Tuesday 04/14

$66

Wednesday 04/15

$62

Thursday 04/16

$45

Friday 04/17

$62

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $44, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with $44. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

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

Beloved bus companies from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

Greyhound US from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	5:35 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:35 PM
Last Bus	9:25 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

Tufesa International from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Tufesa International bus route San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$62
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

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

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

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

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

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

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 11h 30m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $123. 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 Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA starts at 12:55 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 Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Bakersfield, CA starts at 5:35 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 San Jose, CA Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with Tufesa International, 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 Jose, CA and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, 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: Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Jose, 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 8 daily trips between San Jose, 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Bakersfield, CA

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