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  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: 29 October at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: 29 October at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs
    Arrival time: 29 October at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: 30 October at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: McKee Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Palm Springs
    Departure location: Palm Springs North
    Arrival time: 30 October at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to Bakersfield

Bus
Average priceUS$69 - US$74Average duration5h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$43 - US$58Average duration9h 53m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Palm Springs to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 9 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just US$43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 53mAverage duration
US$43Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Palm Springs to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$69
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure11:55
Distance170 miles
Latest bus departure20:15

Palm Springs to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Palm Springs - Bakersfield

  1. How far is Bakersfield from Palm Springs by coach?

    The journey from Palm Springs to Bakersfield by coach covers an approximate distance of 175 miles (282 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Palm Springs to Bakersfield without a car?

    The best way to go from Palm Springs to Bakersfield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
26/08
US$49
27/08
No data
Today
US$50
29/08
US$57
30/08
US$57
31/08
US$55
01/09
US$64
02/09
US$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Bakersfield was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to Bakersfield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55, which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to Bakersfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Palm Springs to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Palm Springs to Bakersfield will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Palm Springs to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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