CA → CA · about 164 miles
Atwater to Bakersfield bus schedule
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 35 direct buses a week from Atwater to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 3h 25m
- First bus
- 8:15 AM
- Last bus
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 12:00 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Atwater to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 8:30 AM | 12:45 PM | 4h 15m | Daily | Atwater to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 1:00 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Atwater to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 9:45 PM | 3h 25m | Daily | Atwater to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Atwater to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Atwater Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Atwater
- Atwater bus stop Map of Atwater bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to Atwater
Questions
How long is the bus from Atwater to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Atwater to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Atwater to Bakersfield?
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Atwater?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from Atwater bus stop.