- Distance: 166 mi
- Duration: 3h 18m
The average bus between Bakersfield and Merced takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to Merced. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bakersfield and Merced. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 10:10 AM which arrives into Merced at 1:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bakersfield, CA station and arriving at Merced station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Bakersfield to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bakersfield, CA station.
Bakersfield to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
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The distance between Bakersfield and Merced is 251.4 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Tufesa operates a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Three other operators also service this route.
