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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Santiago Express San JoseArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Tufesa Bus StationOperated by: Tufesa
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Santiago Express San JoseArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Tufesa Bus StationOperated by: TufesaVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: McKee Park & RideOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Bakersfield was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $98 for a bus ticket from San Jose to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-04-29.
Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Bakersfield.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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