Bus from Barstow to Merced: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Barstow to Merced on November 29
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Greyhound + FlixBus
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Merced Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Greyhound + FlixBus
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1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags
GreyhoundBus
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Merced Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Travel Center
Merced Bus StopNo tags

Get from Barstow to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 45mAverage Duration
256 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barstow to Merced by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Barstow to Merced?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Barstow to Merced start from $115. The average price for this route is around $135. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Barstow to Merced?

    The average bus trip duration from Barstow to Merced is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 256 miles (413 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Barstow to Merced route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barstow to Merced?

    The earliest bus departs from Barstow to Merced at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barstow to Merced?

    A bus trip from Barstow to Merced generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Barstow to Merced?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barstow to Merced?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Barstow to Merced?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barstow to Merced?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/27
$61
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barstow to Merced was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $61

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