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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and Shafter takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from California to Shafter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
$26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

California to Shafter bus times

Buses run twice daily between California and Shafter. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Shafter at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Train Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAKern TransitKern Transit4h 47m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit6h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Shafter? 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.

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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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