How to get from Fresno to Southwest Bakersfield
4 ways, 167 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 2h 11m | $43–76 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 41m | $14–20 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 41m | $285–395 estimated |
| Fly | 12h 10m | $410–580 estimated |
Departures today
- 10:38 → 12:542h 16m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2007$44–72
- 11:33 → 13:542h 21m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2038$44–72
- 14:18 → 17:142h 56m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0831$45–76
- 18:43 → 20:542h 11m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0810$43–72
- 02:33 → 05:092h 36m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0810$44–72
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Fresno to Southwest Bakersfield?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 2h 11m door to door. The straight-line distance is 167 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Fresno to Southwest Bakersfield?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Fresno to Southwest Bakersfield?
- Buses take about 2h 11m and cost $43–76 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Fresno to Southwest Bakersfield?
- About 32 min in the air (FAT → LAS), about 12h 10m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $410–580; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Southwest Bakersfield from Fresno by road?
- About 179 km, roughly 2h 41m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–20; tolls and parking are extra.