CA → CA · about 219 miles
Stockton to Bakersfield bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 63 direct buses a week from Stockton to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 4 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 11:10 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 63
- Fastest trip
- 4h 20m
- First bus
- 7:00 AM
- Last bus
- 11:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 5h 45m | Daily | Stockton Rapid Connection to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 7:05 AM | 12:00 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Stockton to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 12:40 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Stockton Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Stockton to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 6h 10m | Daily | Stockton Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 8:40 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Stockton Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:30 PM | 9:45 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Stockton to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Stockton Rapid Connection to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 11:10 PM | 4:55 AM +1 day | 5h 45m | Daily | Stockton Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Stockton Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Stockton
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to Stockton
Questions
How long is the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Stockton to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Stockton to Bakersfield?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Stockton?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from Stockton Bus Station and Stockton Rapid Connection.