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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and Monterey takes 9h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 58m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bakersfield to Monterey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 57m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
$43
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Bakersfield to Monterey bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Bakersfield and Monterey. The service departs Bakersfield at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Monterey at 08:54:00. All services require a transfer at Gilroy and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tufesa MexicoMonterey-Salinas TransitMonterey-Salinas Transit18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMonterey-Salinas TransitMonterey-Salinas Transit6h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMonterey-Salinas TransitMonterey-Salinas Transit6h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMonterey-Salinas TransitMonterey-Salinas Transit6h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Monterey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Monterey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Tyler / Franklin via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 57m.

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