- Must visit
Kern County Museum
A major local history museum with historic buildings, exhibits on Kern County, and the well-known Black Gold oil exhibit. Good for understanding Bakersfield’s regional identity.
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 43 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 4 buses that leave Las Vegas, NV for Bakersfield, CA on Sat, Jun 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 15 h 45 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 Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (5h 49m by bus vs 6h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $104 (€85) compared to roughly $58 (€47) 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.
Direct coaches are operated by Infobus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
The table below shows live departures for Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV | 9h00 | 3:30 PM Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV | 9h30 | 4:00 PM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 8h35 | 3:30 PM Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 9h05 | 4:00 PM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 8:50 AM Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV | 10h20 | 7:10 PM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:15 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 9h55 | 7:10 PM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 10:00 AM Las Vegas, NV | 9h10 | 7:10 PM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:25 PM Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV | 8h45 | 2:10 AM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 12:25 AM Las Vegas, NV | 8h45 | 9:10 AM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 5:50 PM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 8h20 | 2:10 AM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:55 PM Las Vegas, NV | 7h15 | 2:10 AM Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 7:45 AM Las Vegas, NV | 15h45 | 11:30 PM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Las Vegas, NV | 13h00 | 10:30 PM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bakersfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bakersfield trip today.
A major local history museum with historic buildings, exhibits on Kern County, and the well-known Black Gold oil exhibit. Good for understanding Bakersfield’s regional identity.
A family-friendly museum focused on fossils, geology, archaeology, and regional natural history. Especially strong for dinosaur and Ice Age displays.
The city’s main art museum, featuring California art, rotating exhibitions, and a sculpture garden in a pleasant park setting.
The city’s main historic and cultural core, known for theaters, murals, civic buildings, and walkable blocks with the strongest concentration of sights.
A popular lakeside park with paths, bridges, lawns, and sunset views. It is one of the city’s favorite casual walking and photo spots.
A scenic natural area with trails and river-edge habitat. A strong pick for a quieter local outdoor experience.
A Bakersfield classic rooted in the city’s Basque community, typically including soup, beans, salad, pickled tongue, fries, bread, and a hearty meat main served in generous shared courses.
Central California’s signature beef cut, seasoned simply and grilled over red oak or similar hardwood. It is especially popular across Bakersfield for casual cookouts and steakhouse meals.
A regional Mexican favorite widely loved in Bakersfield, made with pork simmered in a roasted green chile sauce. It reflects the city’s strong Mexican and Central Valley food culture.
A well-known local breakfast and lunch spot serving generous American comfort food in a lively, welcoming diner atmosphere.
A landmark Basque restaurant famous for traditional family-style meals, classic cocktails, and a historic old-school dining atmosphere.
A long-running downtown Basque favorite known for hearty set dinners, friendly service, and a casual historic setting.
Costs are moderate by California standards. Dining is fairly affordable, while hotels and cars can add up.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants; 20% for strong service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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