The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, 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 Hanford, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for Hanford, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
9:35 PM1h35Bakersfield, CA11:10 PMHanford, CA$371One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM1h35Bakersfield, CA11:10 PMHanford, CA$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Hanford, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:35 PM Bakersfield, CA | 1h35 | 11:10 PM Hanford, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA
Buses from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanford, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular bus stations from Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA
Most Bakersfield, CA to Hanford, CA buses use the Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal to Goshen, Frontage Betty Drive station pair. Use this guide to compare Bakersfield, CA and Hanford, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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