Bus Houston to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to Bakersfield, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

$146

tomorrow

$128

Monday

$127

Tuesday

$147

Wednesday

$144

Thursday

$142

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 0m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound US	40h 40m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
FlixBus	45h 10m	2:45 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/24/2026 2:45:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 10m
FlixBus	44h 50m	2:45 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/24/2026 2:45:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/24/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/25/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/25/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
FlixBus	41h 45m	5:20 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/25/2026 5:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
FlixBus	49h 35m	7:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/25/2026 7:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/25/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
FlixBus	41h 45m	5:20 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$140	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	41h 55m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$147	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	51h 35m	5:35 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
FlixBus	49h 35m	7:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/27/2026 7:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m
Greyhound US	38h 15m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/27/2026 1:45:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Greyhound US	40h 40m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/27/2026 6:55:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$155	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	45h 0m	7:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m
FlixBus	48h 25m	11:30 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 30m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
Greyhound US	35h 50m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 10/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
FlixBus	41h 45m	5:20 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 10/29/2026 5:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
FlixBus	51h 35m	5:35 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	7:10 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/31/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$200	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 10/29/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 10/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA is $127 on 10/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Houston and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 41 buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA, with 23 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit that travel 22 times every day by bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Bakersfield, CA starting from $127!

Cheapest Bus	$127
Fastest Bus	33h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	1,427.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 22 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

Saturday 10/24

$137

Sunday 10/25

$128

Monday 10/26

$131

Tuesday 10/27

$147

Wednesday 10/28

$144

Thursday 10/29

$142

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

$154

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$161

Tuesday 11/03

$151

Wednesday 11/04

$145

Thursday 11/05

Friday 11/06

$149

Saturday 11/07

$139

Sunday 11/08

$137

Monday 11/09

$168

Tuesday 11/10

$172

Wednesday 11/11

$167

Thursday 11/12

$162

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $127, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $147.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, with $127. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $146.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to Bakersfield, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Bakersfield, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and Bakersfield, CA.

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to Bakersfield, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a Houston Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $127 and takes 36h 50m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to Bakersfield, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $127 and $200. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bakersfield, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Houston to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 33h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $136. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Houston starts at 8:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Bakersfield, CA starts at 6:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and Bakersfield, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Houston to Bakersfield, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston Bakersfield, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston Bakersfield, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to Bakersfield, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to Bakersfield, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Houston and to Bakersfield, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Houston and to Bakersfield, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!