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Bakersfield to Chula Vista bus schedule
Limousine Express, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 70 direct buses a week from Bakersfield to Chula Vista. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:45 AM and the last at 11:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 70
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- First bus
- 12:45 AM
- Last bus
- 11:45 PM
49 of the 70 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 AM | 6:15 AM | 5h 30m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:00 PM | 7:40 PM | 7h 40m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Bakersfield Rapid Connection to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Rapid Connection Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:00 PM | 8:40 PM | 7h 40m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:30 PM | 9:50 PM | 7h 20m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:10 PM | 12:25 AM +1 day | 7h 15m | Daily | Bakersfield Train Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:45 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:30 PM | 3:45 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Daily | Bakersfield Rapid Connection to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Rapid Connection Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:45 PM | 5:15 AM +1 day | 5h 30m | Daily | Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Bakersfield Where you get off in Chula Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Bakersfield
Where the bus stops in Chula Vista
Return trip: Chula Vista to Bakersfield
Questions
How long is the bus from Bakersfield to Chula Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Bakersfield to Chula Vista?
The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Bakersfield to Chula Vista?
Limousine Express, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Bakersfield?
Buses to Chula Vista leave from Bakersfield (1821 18th St International), Bakersfield Rapid Connection and Bakersfield Train Station.
Does the bus from Bakersfield to Chula Vista stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 49 of the 70 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).