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Irvine to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Irvine and Bakersfield takes 5h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Irvine 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.

5h 54m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Irvine to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Irvine and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 10:45 PM at night, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Artic - Dock 4 and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    OCTAAmtrak5h 54m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    OCTAAmtrak5h 54m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine 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.

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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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