Bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego from $36

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Las Vegas Shuttles for the next days.
today
from $39
tomorrow
from $43
Sunday
from $43
Monday
from $39
Tuesday
from $36
Wednesday
from $37
Thursday
from $44

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    8h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    1:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    9h 0m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    1:35 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    4h 42m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    12:17 PM
    San Diego
    University City
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $87

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    8h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    1:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $47
  • Limousine Express
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Chamberlain
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $57
  • Tufesa International
    6h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $64
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    4h 42m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:47 PM
    San Diego
    University City
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $85

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    4:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Tufesa International
    6h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $62
  • Tufesa International
    5h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    3:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $62
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $69

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    6h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $47
  • Greyhound US
    8h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    1:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $48
  • Tufesa International
    6h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $64

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • Greyhound US
    10h 30m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    3:05 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $48
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    4h 42m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:47 PM
    San Diego
    University City
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $83

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    7h 15m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • Limousine Express
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Chamberlain
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $58
  • Tufesa International
    6h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $62
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    4h 42m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:47 PM
    San Diego
    University City
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $82

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • Greyhound US
    5h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $49
  • Limousine Express
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Chamberlain
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $58
  • Tufesa International
    6h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $64
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    4h 42m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:47 PM
    San Diego
    University City
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $86

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 84 buses from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Las Vegas Shuttles that travel 30 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 4h 42m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 30 Ø
Distance 212.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Las Vegas Shuttles, Tufesa International and Limousine Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Every day, 30 buses from 5 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/16
Monday 03/17
Tuesday 03/18
Wednesday 03/19
Thursday 03/20
Friday 03/21
$87
Saturday 03/22
$64
Sunday 03/23
$43
Monday 03/24
$64
Tuesday 03/25
$36
Wednesday 03/26
$83
Thursday 03/27
$64
Friday 03/28
$45
Saturday 03/29
$47
Sunday 03/30
$85
Monday 03/31
$62
Tuesday 04/01
$62
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 04/03
$58
Friday 04/04
$85
Saturday 04/05
Sunday 04/06
$39
Monday 04/07
$41
Tuesday 04/08
$36
Wednesday 04/09
$37
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$58
Saturday 04/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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 San Diego 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Bakersfield, CA to San Diego from our users.

Greyhound US from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Bakersfield, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $37
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Last Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 3/19/2025

FlixBus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bakersfield, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:55 AM
Last Bus 8:05 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/19/2025

Limousine Express from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Limousine Express

Here you will find the key facts about the Limousine Express bus route Bakersfield, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $57
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:00 PM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 3/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and San Diego

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 6h 40m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $87. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego is offered by Las Vegas Shuttles and takes 4h 42m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. 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 San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Bakersfield, CA starts at 4:35 AM. 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 San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for San Diego starts at 11:35 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 San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Las Vegas Shuttles. 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 San Diego?

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

What can I take with me on the Bakersfield, CA to San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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