Bus Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Tufesa International or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$34

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$49

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 45m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:55 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:10:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 35m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Amtrak Terminal	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 9/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:05 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 9/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	3h 0m	9:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	12:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$49	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) at 9/12/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 9/12/2026 1:10:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 9/12/2026 2:35:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $26 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	9:45 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	156.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Merced, CA for Bakersfield, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$34

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$49

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$26

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$26

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$26

Tuesday 09/22

$30

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$31

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

$27

Wednesday 09/30

$31

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$29

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Last Bus	1:10 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA.

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Bus Stop

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

Service and Comfort on the bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus

How much does a Merced, CA Bakersfield, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 3h 45m to reach Bakersfield, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bakersfield, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA each day?

Every day, the Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA take?

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Bakersfield, CA from Merced, CA starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for Bakersfield, CA starts at 9:45 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Merced, CA Bakersfield, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Merced, CA Bakersfield, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Merced, CA Bakersfield, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Merced, CA and to Bakersfield, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Merced, CA and to Bakersfield, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!