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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Tampa Bus Station | 16th St (Bakersfield) | CheapestFastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Tampa Bus Station | McKee Park & Ride | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $221, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $236To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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