What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Bakersfield is 99 miles (160 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Bakersfield start their journey at 613 Maple Ave and wind up at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Bakersfield from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	3h 20m	11:55am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	55m	3:30pm	Bakersfield	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	3h 15m	10:15am	Bakersfield	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 25m	10:15am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

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Bus Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31

Average bus trip duration2h 15m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance96 miles (154 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Tufesa

3.5/5686 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 10 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Tufesa Los Angeles Bakersfield recent customer reviews

When I arrived at the station in Los Angeles, to take the bus to Bakersfield, I was informed it had come and gone. A full hour and a half before the stated departure time. Not only that, but since I ended up on a later bus, I missed my connection, and had to pay a completely new ticket to my final destination in Fresno, even though it was on the same exact bus. I would not recommend Tufesa. The poor service, lack of communication, and general disinterest in seeing my situation left a very poor taste in my mouth.

Miguel T.

September 19, 2017

Never taking tufesa bus again.

Daniel S.

March 15, 2019

Absolutely awful. Do not use tufesa ever.

Benjamin C.

March 22, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,860 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Los Angeles Bakersfield recent customer reviews

I enjoyed how clean and nice and the bus was comfortable but I did not like it pretty much I liked it all

Jake W.

June 8, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the bus service. Some customers had a perfect experience with friendly staff and a smooth ride, although they mentioned that the station needs improvement. However, other customers reported issues such as buses not showing up without any updates or refunds provided. One customer even lost money due to an invalid ticket and had to take an Uber instead of the bus.

Greyhound Los Angeles Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The bus simply did not stop. The dispatcher at the stop was unhelpful. It took 40 minutes fight to reschedule for the next day.

Leonid S.

March 13, 2024

Bus was 2.5 hours late, communication was limited. It was not a good experience.

Amelia I.

March 8, 2024

The Return trip was late, so horrible. The Bus was so SO LATE, over 2 Hours! it was so Stinky and nasty. the entire Bus stunk of Feces and urine. absolutely disg

Alcira R.

September 26, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have praised the great customer service provided by Amtrak representatives, who were helpful in addressing questions. However, there was an instance where a bus driver reacted strongly to a passenger using speakerphone, even though the call had already ended. This suggests that while assistance is commendable, communication could be improved in certain situations.

Amtrak Los Angeles Bakersfield recent customer reviews

It was good ! The only thing is my mom called and I disconnected my headphones and it so the bus driver turned around and yelled and told me to get off of speaker phone but the problem was I had already hung up !

Esmeralda R.

May 26, 2024

Great customer service. Amtrak representatives helped me with any questions.

Lucia B.

August 7, 2025

Very clean bus

Doug M.

December 24, 2022

Los Limousines

3.5/5252 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Based on 252 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $57

Los Limousines Los Angeles Bakersfield recent customer reviews

The bus never showed up, I waited 30 minutes past the departure time at the designated bus station and tried calling multiple times. I never got a notification of cancel and they still charged me.

Jarrett F.

April 1, 2024

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Los Angeles to Bakersfield Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Bakersfield?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - 613 Maple Ave

B - UCLA

C - Ramirez Street bus stop

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles, US - Bakersfield

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Best price found

10/09

$22

10/10

$47

Today

$35

10/12

$20

10/13

$20

10/14

$19

10/15

$17

10/16

$18

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $17

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You can expect to pay from $17 to $95 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-10-15.

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