CA → CA · about 104 miles
East Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus schedule
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 35 direct buses a week from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 1 hour 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:50 AM and the last at 3:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 1h 40m
- First bus
- 3:50 AM
- Last bus
- 3:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | 5:30 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 4:15 AM | 8:00 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Bakersfield | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 1:00 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Bakersfield | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 6:00 PM | 2h 45m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 7:20 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Bakersfield | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in East Los Angeles Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in East Los Angeles
- East Los Angeles bus stop Map of East Los Angeles bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to East Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 40 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in East Los Angeles?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from East Los Angeles bus stop.