The average bus between Albuquerque and Bakersfield takes 23h 35m and the fastest bus takes 23h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Albuquerque to Bakersfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Albuquerque and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albuquerque is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 23h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque station and arriving at Bakersfield station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.
Albuquerque to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Book your Albuquerque to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Amtrak.
The distance between Albuquerque and Bakersfield is 1,123.1 km. The road distance is 1,549 km.
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 21h 5m.