Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for Bakersfield to Sacramento on October 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapest
Fronteras del Norte
Bakerfield
Shell, Jibboom StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
FlixBus
16th St (Bakersfield)
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $119Average Duration6h 30m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$51 - $92Average Duration5h 23m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 5 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 23mAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration6h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:20am
Distance262 miles (421 km)
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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10/10
$43
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10/12
$43
10/13
$40
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10/16
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $95 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually Fronteras del Norte will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bakersfield to Sacramento.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US?

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Will you be returning to Bakersfield by bus?

Bus from Sacramento, US to Bakersfield

You can also go to Sacramento, US by train

Train from Bakersfield to Sacramento, US

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