Coach Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA from £22

Which bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Limousine Express or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

tomorrow

£37

Sunday

Monday

£22

Tuesday

Wednesday

£37

Thursday

£22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Limousine Express	3h 5m	07:30	Bakersfield, CA	Chamberlain	10:35	Merced, CA	Bus Station		Basic	£37	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Chamberlain, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
	Limousine Express	2h 55m	19:15	Bakersfield, CA	Chamberlain	22:10	Merced, CA	Bus Station		Basic	£37	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Chamberlain, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 19:15:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA via Fresno, CA, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  02:20
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  04:40
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 02:20:00 to Tulare St. Coach Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  04:55
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Coach Station
  
  06:00
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Coach Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 04:55:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	02:20	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	06:00	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 02:20:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:30	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	14:05	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:00	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	14:05	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Limousine Express	3h 5m	07:30	Bakersfield, CA	Chamberlain	10:35	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Basic	£37	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Chamberlain, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Limousine Express	2h 55m	19:15	Bakersfield, CA	Chamberlain	22:10	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Basic	£37	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Chamberlain, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 19:15:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	2h 0m	08:10	Bakersfield, CA	Bus Stop	10:10	Merced, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	£37	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 08:10:00 to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 40m	02:20	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	06:00	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 11/12/2025 02:20:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 35m	10:30	Bakersfield, CA	Truxtun Ave	14:05	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 11/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	10:00	Bakersfield, CA	Park & Ride/McKee Rd.	14:05	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 11/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is £22 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA, with 2 offers.

All facts for Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Limousine Express and Greyhound US that travel daily 2 times by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA in one click. Book your Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA bus ticket starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	10:30
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	251.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Limousine Express, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA?

Every day, 2 buses from 4 coach companies leave Bakersfield, CA for Merced, CA. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£37

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£37

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£37

Thursday 11/12

£22

Friday 12/12

£37

Saturday 13/12

£37

Sunday 14/12

£23

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£24

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£36

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£36

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£36

Thursday 25/12

£27

Friday 26/12

£37

Saturday 27/12

£27

Sunday 28/12

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

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

With a price starting from £22, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

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

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, 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 coaches from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA are also emptier.

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

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Stop

18th St 1820

Chamberlain

Chamberlain Ave

Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

Truxtun Ave

Truxtun Ave 601

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bakersfield, CA Merced, CA bus trip is available from £22 and takes 3h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Merced, CA.

How many connections are available for the Bakersfield, CA Merced, CA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is provided by Tufesa International and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Merced, CA departs from Bakersfield, CA at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Merced, CA departs from Bakersfield, CA at 10:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

Passengers looking to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA can travel with FlixBus, Limousine Express and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, 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, Limousine Express and Greyhound US.

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

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 bus for the Bakersfield, CA Merced, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bakersfield, CA Merced, 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 travelling 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 Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

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

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