CA → CA · about 156 miles
Bakersfield to Merced bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 49 direct buses a week from Bakersfield to Merced. The fastest takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:15 AM and the last at 7:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 2h 45m
- First bus
- 2:15 AM
- Last bus
- 7:20 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM | 5:45 AM | 3h 30m | Daily | Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:30 AM | 9:15 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | Bakersfield Rapid Connection to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 10:45 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Bakersfield to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 9:40 AM | 1:45 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | McKee Park & Ride Bakersfield to Merced | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 3:45 PM | 2h 45m | Daily | Bakersfield to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 9:15 PM | 3h 15m | Daily | Bakersfield Rapid Connection to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 7:20 PM | 10:15 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Bakersfield to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
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Where to board in Bakersfield Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Bakersfield
Where the bus stops in Merced
Return trip: Merced to Bakersfield
Questions
How long is the bus from Bakersfield to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Bakersfield to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Bakersfield to Merced?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Bakersfield?
Buses to Merced leave from Bakersfield bus stop, Bakersfield Rapid Connection, McKee Park & Ride Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station.