The average bus between Riverside and Bakersfield takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverside 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 Riverside and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Bakersfield at 3:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside station and arriving at Bakersfield station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.
Riverside to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is 216.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Riverside to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m.