The average bus between Dallas and Bakersfield takes 36h 33m and the fastest bus takes 34h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dallas 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 Dallas and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 12:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dallas is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachman Station and take an average of 36h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dallas to Bakersfield? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Dallas station and arriving at Bakersfield station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.
Dallas to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), arrive at Bakersfield station.
The distance between Dallas and Bakersfield is 2,061.5 km. The road distance is 2,510 km.
You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Bakersfield via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 35m.