The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$372
Average price
$372
Fastest journey
1 d 21 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 21 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2574 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO will cost around $372 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $372.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for St. Louis, MO on Fri, Nov 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 2574 km distance in an average of 1 d 21 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 21 h 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 21 h 40 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €303. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €303, and a train costs an average of €343.
Distance: 1599 miles (2574 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€303 Average price Cheapest | €343 Average price |
46h 10m Average total duration 45h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43h 47m Average total duration Fastest 43h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 PM Bakersfield, CA | 45h40 | 5:55 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO
Buses from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO run on average 9 times per day, taking around 45h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $372 (€303) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 1599 miles (2574 km) distance in 45h 40m.
Distance 1599 miles (2574 km) |
Average bus duration 45h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $372 (€303) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 45h 40m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 20:50 |
FAQs: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to St. Louis, MO
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