CA → CA · about 210 miles
Bakersfield to San Jose bus schedule
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run 14 direct buses a week from Bakersfield to San Jose. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:35 AM and the last at 4:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- First bus
- 12:35 AM
- Last bus
- 4:30 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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | 6:15 AM | 5h 40m | Daily | Bakersfield to San Jose | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:30 PM | 9:40 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Bakersfield to San Jose | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Bakersfield Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Bakersfield
Where the bus stops in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Bakersfield
Questions
How long is the bus from Bakersfield to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Bakersfield to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Bakersfield to San Jose?
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Bakersfield?
Buses to San Jose leave from Bakersfield bus stop.