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, Greyhound US or Tufesa International for the next days.

today

$33

tomorrow

Saturday

$49

Sunday

$32

Monday

Tuesday

$29

Wednesday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 35m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave		Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 1/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 1/29/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 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	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 1/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 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	10:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$49	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) at 1/31/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 1/31/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 45m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/1/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 35m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/1/2026 9:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 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	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/1/2026 9:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 45m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/3/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 35m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/3/2026 9:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 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	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/3/2026 9:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Tufesa International	3h 0m	10:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/3/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 45m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:45 AM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/4/2026 1:00:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 35m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/4/2026 9:05:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 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	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 2/4/2026 9:05:00 AM to Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is $25 on 1/28/2026. 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 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 10 buses from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International 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 $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	156.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

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 01/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$49

Sunday 02/01

$32

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$29

Wednesday 02/04

$28

Thursday 02/05

$49

Friday 02/06

$29

Saturday 02/07

$31

Sunday 02/08

$29

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$49

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$49

Friday 02/13

$50

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

$30

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$49

Wednesday 02/18

$29

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

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 $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

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.

FlixBus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$32
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:05 AM
Last Bus	9:05 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

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	$28
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	1:00 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

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

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

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 $25 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 $25 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 9:05 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 9:05 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, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. 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, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

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!