Bus Tickets from Santa Monica, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Santa Monica to Bakersfield.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Monica to Bakersfield from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bakersfield from Santa Monica, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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 Santa Monica to Bakersfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Monica to Bakersfield, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Santa Monica to Bakersfield.

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