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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Anaheim’s main museum campus with rotating art, history, and cultural exhibitions in a restored Carnegie building and nearby gallery spaces.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for Anaheim, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -2h -4m sooner (3h 34m by bus vs 2h 30m by car) and save roughly $-7.55 (€-6.18) compared to fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:48AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:48PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:48AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 PM Bakersfield, CA | 3h58 | 11:48 PM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bakersfield, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 58m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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