The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, 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 Lodi, CA will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for Lodi, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 2 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 366 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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.
2:20 AM5h50Bakersfield, CA8:10 AMLodi, CA$731One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM5h55Bakersfield, CA7:25 PMLodi, CA$731One-way0 transfers
2:20 AM5h50Bakersfield, CA8:10 AMLodi, CA$731One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM5h55Bakersfield, CA7:25 PMLodi, CA$731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $415.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $469 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA costing on average $57 (€47).
A train is $419 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA costing on average $469 (€384).
Other travel options to Lodi, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about -3h -21m sooner (5h 54m by bus vs 3h 33m by car) and save roughly $-7.49 (€-6.13) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€47) vs $50 (€41)). 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 Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Tufesa | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 6h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Bakersfield, CA | 5h55 | 7:25 PM Lodi, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:20 AM Bakersfield, CA | 5h50 | 8:10 AM Lodi, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA
Buses from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: Tufesa, Greyhound from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CAYou can travel by bus between Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA with Tufesa, Greyhound for as low as $49 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bakersfield, CA to Lodi, 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 Lodi, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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