Bus Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tufesa International for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $29

Thursday

from $36

Friday

from $30

Saturday

from $41

Sunday

from $41

Monday

from $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Tufesa International	2h 0m	9:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	11:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2025 9:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/31/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/31/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/31/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/31/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Tufesa International	2h 0m	9:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	11:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2025 9:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/2/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/3/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/3/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/3/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/3/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/5/2025 2:20:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- Busbud
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 8/5/2025 4:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	2:20 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	6:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/4/2025 2:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:05 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	12:55 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/4/2025 8:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:40 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:10 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	2:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/5/2025 10:40:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 8/5/2025 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $8

Frequency of bus connections between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 4 times every day by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	156.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/29/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

$48

Thursday 07/31

$36

Friday 08/01

$48

Saturday 08/02

$41

Sunday 08/03

$41

Monday 08/04

$39

Tuesday 08/05

$25

Wednesday 08/06

$29

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

$48

Tuesday 08/12

$33

Wednesday 08/13

$48

Thursday 08/14

$37

Friday 08/15

$39

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

$39

Monday 08/18

$39

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

$34

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

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

With a price starting from $29, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

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

Beloved bus companies from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

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

Greyhound US from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Last Bus	8:05 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/24/2025

FlixBus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	10:10 AM
Last Bus	10:40 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Wible Rd & Valley Plaza Entrance

Intersection of Wible Rd and the Valley Plaza entrance

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

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

FAQs about the Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA bus

How much does a Bakersfield, CA Merced, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 3h 40m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Merced, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the Bakersfield, CA to Merced, 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 Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA take?

The fastest bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from Bakersfield, CA starts at 2:20 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 Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Bakersfield, CA for Merced, CA starts at 10:40 AM. 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 Bakersfield, CA Merced, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, 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: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bakersfield, CA and to Merced, CA

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