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Trip Overview

The bus between Monterey and Bakersfield takes 8h 59m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Monterey 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.

8h 59m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$41
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Monterey to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run once a week between Monterey and Bakersfield. The service departs Monterey at 7:16 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bakersfield at 16:15:00. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitMonterey-Salinas TransitTufesa Mexico8h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Monterey 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: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bakersfield via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 7h 43m.

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