CA → CA · about 193 miles
Modesto to Bakersfield bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 56 direct buses a week from Modesto to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 4 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:20 AM and the last at 5:45 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 4h 15m
- First bus
- 12:20 AM
- Last bus
- 5:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | 4:55 AM | 4h 35m | Daily | Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 12:00 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Modesto to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 12:45 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Modesto Rapid Connection to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 12:40 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Modesto to Bakersfield Train Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Modesto to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 9:45 PM | 4h 15m | Daily | Modesto to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 10:30 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Modesto Rapid Connection to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
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Where to board in Modesto Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Modesto
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to Modesto
Questions
How long is the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Modesto to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Modesto to Bakersfield?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Modesto?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from Modesto International Bus Lines bus stop, Modesto Rapid Connection, Modesto FlixBus bus stop and Modesto Bus Stop.