Carson to Bakersfield Buses

Carson to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carson and Bakersfield takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carson 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: $27
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

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Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...

4h 1m

$21–34

Carson to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Carson and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Carson is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Olive / 5th and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:36 PM → 9:30 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 4:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
1:39 PM → 5:45 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
1:39 PM → 5:45 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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