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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
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How to get from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM3h45Merced, CA12:45 PMBakersfield, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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- 9:00 AM3h45Merced, CA12:45 PMBakersfield, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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- 9:00 AM3h45Merced, CA12:45 PMBakersfield, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Merced Station, Merced, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico.
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