CA → CA · about 261 miles
Sacramento to Bakersfield bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run 49 direct buses a week from Sacramento to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:00 AM and the last at 10:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 5h 25m
- First bus
- 6:00 AM
- Last bus
- 10:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 6h 00m | Daily | Sacramento to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 12:40 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Sacramento 420 Richards Blvd to Bakersfield Train Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6h 00m | Daily | Sacramento to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 5:00 PM | 7h 25m | Daily | Sacramento 420 Richards Blvd to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 8:40 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Sacramento 420 Richards Blvd to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:30 PM | 9:45 PM | 6h 15m | Daily | Sacramento to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 10:05 PM | 4:55 AM +1 day | 6h 50m | Daily | Sacramento 420 Richards Blvd to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Sacramento
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours.
What time is the first bus from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
FlixBus, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Sacramento?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from Sacramento International Bus Lines bus stop and Sacramento 420 Richards Blvd.