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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 Tulare, CA 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 Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 buses from Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.

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Buses from Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 11:50 PM Tulare, CA | 1h15 | 1:05 AM Bakersfield, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 3:50 PM Tulare, CA | 1h15 | 5:05 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 Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA buses use the Tulare, N K St (Bus Station) to Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Tulare, CA and Bakersfield, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tulare, N K St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tulare, N K St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tulare, N K St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Tulare, N K St (Bus Station).
Available at Tulare, N K St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tulare, N K St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible through main entrance.
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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