How to travel from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA

There are 2 ways to travel to Bakersfield, CA from Merced, CA including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $22 (€19) compared to other travel options to Bakersfield, CA:

Taking a bus is usually $6 (€5) less than taking a train to Bakersfield, CA, which costs on average $28 (€24) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bakersfield, CA from Merced, CA is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 12 min.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 2 h 45 min.

The distance is approximately 156 miles (251 km) from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA.

The average frequency per day from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:

• 1 bus a day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bakersfield, CA from Merced, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

• You can travel to Bakersfield, CA from Merced, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€24) with Amtrak from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA.

Before traveling from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $22 (€19) one way.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $28 (€24) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.