CA → CA · about 156 miles
Merced to Bakersfield bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 49 direct buses a week from Merced to Bakersfield. The fastest takes 3 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:10 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 3h 10m
- First bus
- 1:10 AM
- Last bus
- 7:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | 4:55 AM | 3h 45m | Daily | Merced Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 12:00 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 8:55 AM | 12:45 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 9:05 AM | 12:40 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield Train Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 1:00 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 9:45 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield (1821 18th St International) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Merced to Bakersfield Rapid Connection | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
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Where to board in Merced Where you get off in Bakersfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Merced
Where the bus stops in Bakersfield
Return trip: Bakersfield to Merced
Questions
How long is the bus from Merced to Bakersfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Merced to Bakersfield?
The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Merced to Bakersfield?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Merced?
Buses to Bakersfield leave from Merced Bus Station and Merced Rapid Connection bus stop.