Bus Bakersfield, CA to Oakland - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$195

tomorrow

Sunday

$91

Monday

Tuesday

$76

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	13h 20m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $103? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 25m
  
  0
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:20:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:55:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $103

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 25m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:45 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 2:20:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 20m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$212	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:15:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 25m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	11:45 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:20:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	12h 5m	10:30 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	5:15 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:20 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:15:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	5:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland is $51 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland starting from $51!

Cheapest Bus	$51
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:15 PM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	246.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$93

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$91

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$76

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$114

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $76, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, with $76. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and Oakland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bakersfield, CA and Oakland.

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland? Or which bus companies serve the route Bakersfield, CA to Oakland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to Oakland bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $51 and takes 9h 25m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $212. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

On average, how many connections are available from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland each day?

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland take?

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $98. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland?

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Bakersfield, CA starts at 5:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for Oakland starts at 5:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bakersfield, CA Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and Oakland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bakersfield, CA to Oakland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bakersfield, CA Oakland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bakersfield, CA Oakland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bakersfield, CA to Oakland

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Oakland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Oakland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!