CA → CA · about 208 miles
San Diego to Bakersfield bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 14 direct buses a week from San Diego to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:40 AM and the last at 9:25 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 6h 05m
- First bus
- 5:40 AM
- Last bus
- 9:25 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | 11:50 AM | 6h 10m | Daily | San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 3:30 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | San Diego Old Town-FlixBus to McKee Park & Ride Bakersfield | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in San Diego
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to San Diego
Questions
How long is the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first bus from San Diego to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:25 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from San Diego to Bakersfield?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in San Diego?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from San Diego Old Town-FlixBus.