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Riverside to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 17m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
$65
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Riverside to Bakersfield bus times

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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  • Distance: 164 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Riverside to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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