Next departures for Merced to Bakersfield on November 20
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Merced Bus Stop
16th St (Bakersfield)
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Merced Bus Station
Bakersfield
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1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
16th St (Bakersfield)
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1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
McKee Park & Ride
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Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:25 AM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Bakersfield
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 3 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11379 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $51
Based on 695 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at $73
Based on 87382 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $49
Based on 266 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $78
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 1.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Monarca ticket prices on this trip start at $66
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USALatino Travel
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Bakersfield by bus
What is the travel distance from Merced to Bakersfield?
The distance between Merced and Bakersfield is around 256 km (159 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Merced to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Merced Bus Station, in Merced, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-17
$49
11-18
$48
Today
$47
11-20
$49
11-21
$45
11-22
$48
11-23
No data
11-24
$49
The cheapest trip from Merced to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $45
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $45 to $70 for a bus ticket from Merced to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually FlixBus, Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Merced to Bakersfield was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $45
