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Kern County Museum
Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
Buses from Hayward, CA to Bakersfield, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€95) but you can travel from only $68 (€57) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€95) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hayward, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Hayward, CA to Bakersfield, CA buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Hayward, CA | 15h40 | 10:30 PM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
Museum on the Bakersfield Sound and country music history, with costumes, instruments, and artist memorabilia.
Hands-on museum for children with interactive science, art, and role-play exhibits suited to families.
Lively downtown street with historic buildings, murals, theaters, and an easy base for walking Bakersfield's core.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, art museum access, and open space for a relaxed local outing.
Linear park and trail through downtown, useful for walking and biking between museums, murals, and civic spaces.
Tri-tip barbecue is a Central California staple: beef bottom sirloin seasoned and grilled over red oak, often sliced for sandwiches or plates.
Basque oxtail stew reflects Bakersfield's Basque boardinghouse tradition, with slow-braised oxtail in a rich savory sauce served family-style.
Pickled tongue is a classic Basque appetizer in Bakersfield, cured and sliced thin with vinegar and spices, common at traditional Basque restaurants.
Historic Basque restaurant known for family-style meals, steaks, tongue, beans, and classic boardinghouse atmosphere.
Upscale steakhouse for dry-aged beef, seafood, and cocktails, suited for a polished dinner in central Bakersfield.
Long-running Basque dining room serving oxtail, fried chicken, soups, and hearty set meals in a traditional setting.
Moderate for U.S. travel. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Los Angeles, but car use and limited transit can raise overall visitor costs.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts.
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Most Hayward, CA to Bakersfield, CA buses use the Hayward BART Station to Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park). Use this guide to compare Hayward, CA and Bakersfield, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hayward BART Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Hayward BART Station. ATMs are available at Hayward BART Station.
Ticket office support is available at Hayward BART Station.
Available at Hayward BART Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hayward BART Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park) is 11 km from Bakersfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park). ATMs are available at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park).
Ticket office support is available at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park).
Available at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park): Limited accessibility for disabled passengers.
Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal. ATMs are available at Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal.
Available at Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal: Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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