What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Merced?

About 159 miles (256 km) separate Bakersfield and Merced.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Merced?

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to Merced start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Merced Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bakersfield to Merced from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Merced on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Bakersfield	2h	10:10am	Merced Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	3h 40m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	3h 35m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	10:00am	McKee Park & Ride	4h 5m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Merced

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 3 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 1mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $95	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $42	Average Duration3h 1m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Merced?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Merced by bus

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Merced?
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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Merced was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $87 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-26.