CA → CA · about 96 miles

Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus schedule

Limousine Express, FlixBus, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run 76 direct buses a week from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 2 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 11:50 PM.

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Buses a week
76
Fastest trip
2h 10m
First bus
5:00 AM
Last bus
11:50 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.

Direct buses from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus companyTicket
5:00 AM8:00 AM3h 00mDailyLos Angeles to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
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7:00 AM9:35 AM2h 35mDailyLos Angeles Union Station to McKee Park & Ride BakersfieldFlixBus
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9:40 AM11:50 AM2h 10mDailyLos Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound
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10:00 AM1:00 PM3h 00mDailyLos Angeles to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
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1:15 PM3:30 PM2h 15mDailyDowntown LA FlixBus Lot to McKee Park & Ride BakersfieldFlixBus
Full timetable		No online booking link
2:15 PM4:30 PM2h 15mDailyLos Angeles to BakersfieldLimousine Express
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4:10 PM7:20 PM3h 10mDailyLos Angeles to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
Full timetable		No online booking link
4:30 PM7:10 PM2h 40mDailyLos Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound
Full timetable		No online booking link
6:35 PM9:05 PM2h 30mDaily except WedDowntown LA FlixBus Lot to Bakersfield Train StationFlixBus
Full timetable		No online booking link
9:40 PM12:35 AM +1 day2h 55mDailyLos Angeles to BakersfieldInternational Bus Lines
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11:50 PM2:00 AM +1 day2h 10mDailyLos Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound
Full timetable		No online booking link

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Return trip: Bakersfield to Los Angeles

Questions

How long is the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 35 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:50 PM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

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

Where do I catch the bus in Los Angeles?

Buses to Bakersfield leave from Los Angeles bus stop, Los Angeles (Union Station) and Downtown LA FlixBus Lot.

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