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Kern County Museum
Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reno, 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 Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA without transferring at least once.

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Buses from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 290 miles (467 km) distance in 8h 30m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Eastern Sierra Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 25h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA buses for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 6:30 PM Reno, NV | 9h10 | 3:40 AM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Reno, NV | 9h10 | 4:40 AM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA with Greyhound. Overnight buses available on this route with Greyhound. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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 Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA buses use the Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station) to Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Reno, NV and Bakersfield, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station). ATMs are available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station).
Ticket office support is available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station).
Available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reno, N Center St (Reno Amtrak Train Station): Accessible for passengers with disabilities.
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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