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4.6Travel Information from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA
 Distance | 156 miles (251 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $23 - $30 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $23 (€21) • 3 h 1 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $23 (€21) • 3 h 1 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 156 miles (251 km) by train or bus between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA.
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The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA
Travel to Merced, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA.
There are 2 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Merced, CA from Bakersfield, CA is by taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Merced, CA from Bakersfield, CA is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 1 min.
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Getting to Merced, CA by bus takes 3 h 20 min on average.
The Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA distance is around 156 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA:
- You can travel between Bakersfield, CA and Merced, CA by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€27) with FlixBus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA.
- You can take a train from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€21) with Amtrak from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bakersfield, CA to Merced, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Merced, CA with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Merced, CA with Amtrak with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Merced, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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