The average bus between Seattle and Bakersfield takes 23h 48m and the fastest bus takes 22h. The bus service runs several times per day from Seattle 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 Seattle and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Seattle is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

25h 55m • 1 change
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22h • 1 change
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25h 55m • 1 change
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22h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Seattle station and arriving at Bakersfield station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
Seattle to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Book your Seattle to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Seattle and Bakersfield is 1,387.6 km. The road distance is 1,671 km.
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 25m.