What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $70 - $100 and takes 16h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Bakersfield, CA via 6th Av/Pennington and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Tucson to Bakersfield?

The distance between Tucson and Bakersfield is 539 miles. The road distance is 598.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Tucson to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Bakersfield bus from?

Tucson to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.

Bus or fly from Tucson to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Tucson to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Tucson to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Tucson to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Bakersfield, CA station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 7:09 AM in Tucson and 6:09 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Tucson to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Bakersfield is 598 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Tucson to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 108+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Tucson to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Tucson
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane TUS - BFL
5h 20m
$92–447
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h 35m
$66–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
15h 25m
$100–140
Drive 594.8 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Bakersfieldcar 594.8 mi
9h 42m
$109–157
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
4h 46m
$212–512
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
16h 22m
$70–100

Tucson to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

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12h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Tucson to Bakersfield, CA once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 12h 43m.

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