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Bakersfield to Atwater buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and Atwater takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bakersfield to Atwater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Bakersfield to Atwater bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Bakersfield and Atwater. The service departs Bakersfield at 9:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Atwater at 11:45:00. All services require a transfer at Merced and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TufesaThe Bus2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TufesaThe Bus20h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TufesaThe Bus2h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Atwater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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