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Bakersfield to Merced Station (Amtrak) buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Bakersfield and Merced Station (Amtrak) takes 2h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bakersfield to Merced Station (Amtrak). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 15m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Bakersfield to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Bakersfield and Merced Station (Amtrak). The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Merced Station (Amtrak) at 11:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Merced Station (Amtrak)? 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: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Merced Station (Amtrak), 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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