CA → CA · about 225 miles

Chula Vista to Bakersfield bus schedule

Limousine Express, FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 63 direct buses a week from Chula Vista to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:15 AM and the last at 6:00 PM.

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Timetable data from · Schedule last changed

Buses a week
63
Fastest trip
3h 30m
First bus
1:15 AM
Last bus
6:00 PM

35 of the 63 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.

Direct buses from Chula Vista, CA to Bakersfield, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus companyTicket
1:15 AM8:00 AM6h 45mDailySan Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
Full timetable		No online booking link
2:00 AM5:30 AM3h 30mDailySan Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) to Bakersfield Rapid ConnectionRapid Connection
Full timetable		No online booking link
4:55 AM11:50 AM6h 55mDailySan Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound
Full timetable		No online booking link
5:30 AM1:00 PM7h 30mDailySan Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
Full timetable		No online booking link
8:40 AM3:30 PM6h 50mDailySan Ysidro Bus Terminal to McKee Park & Ride BakersfieldFlixBus
Full timetable		No online booking link
10:00 AM4:30 PM6h 30mDailySan Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to BakersfieldLimousine Express
Full timetable		Book (carrier website)
11:45 AM7:20 PM7h 35mDailySan Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
Full timetable		No online booking link
1:00 PM6:00 PM5h 00mDailySan Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) to Bakersfield Rapid ConnectionRapid Connection
Full timetable		No online booking link
6:00 PM12:35 AM +1 day6h 35mDailySan Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
Full timetable		No online booking link

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Return trip: Bakersfield to Chula Vista

Questions

How long is the bus from Chula Vista to Bakersfield?

The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 45 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Chula Vista to Bakersfield?

The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:00 PM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Chula Vista to Bakersfield?

Limousine Express, FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Chula Vista?

Buses to Bakersfield leave from San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal).

Does the bus from Chula Vista to Bakersfield stop at Tijuana International Airport?

Yes, 35 of the 63 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).

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