Bus McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

today

$187

tomorrow

$159

Saturday

Sunday

$170

Monday

Tuesday

$188

Wednesday

$154

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$187	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$200	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA via Indio, CA, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Valley Transit
  
  48h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $117
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:50 PM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:05 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) at 8/30/2026 2:50:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 11h 15m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	42h 30m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$159	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$172	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$183	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.		Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$188	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/1/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/1/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$189	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/1/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA via Indio, CA, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Valley Transit
  
  48h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $117
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:50 PM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:05 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) at 8/30/2026 2:50:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 11h 15m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	38h 50m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$154	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/2/2026 11:00:00 PM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Valley Transit	42h 30m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$155	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/2/2026 11:00:00 PM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Valley Transit	45h 25m	6:35 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$184	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/2/2026 6:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Greyhound US	48h 35m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/2/2026 11:20:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
Greyhound US	48h 15m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 9/2/2026 11:20:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA is $115 on 8/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 4 times every day by bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA starting from $115!

Cheapest Bus	$115
Fastest Bus	36h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,383.5 miles
Bus Companies	Valley Transit, Greyhound US, Greyhound Lines Mexico and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 4 bus companies leave McAllen, TX for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$187

Friday 08/28

$159

Saturday 08/29

Sunday 08/30

$161

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$188

Wednesday 09/02

$154

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

$148

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$151

Wednesday 09/09

$144

Thursday 09/10

$169

Friday 09/11

$144

Saturday 09/12

$137

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$135

Tuesday 09/15

$158

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$158

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

With a price starting from $144, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $169.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA, with $154. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $170.

How to save money travelling from McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA from our users.

Valley Transit from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Valley Transit bus route McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$154
Fastest Bus	36h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA

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

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Service and Comfort on the bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA

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

FAQs about the McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a McAllen, TX Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $115 and takes 36h 50m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $115 and $204. 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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Valley Transit and takes 36h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $187. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from McAllen, TX starts at 6:35 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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from McAllen, TX for Bakersfield, CA starts at 11:00 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 McAllen, TX Bakersfield, CA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between McAllen, TX and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between McAllen, TX 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: Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to McAllen, TX and to Bakersfield, CA

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