The average bus between Walnut and Bakersfield takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Walnut 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 4 times a day between Walnut and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walnut is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station Upper Level and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Walnut 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Walnut station and arriving at Bakersfield station via El Monte Station Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Walnut to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave station.
Walnut to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
The distance between Walnut and Bakersfield is 183.7 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Bakersfield Train Station via El Monte Station Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 29m.