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How to get fromMerced to Barstowby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus (Amtrak) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Barstow by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $62–115

  2. Drive 290.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Barstowcar car 290.6 mi
    4h 57m
    $53–77

  3. Fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $92–259

  4. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $56–137

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 37m
    $84–139

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus bus
    7h 13m
    $108–179

Merced to Barstow by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Barstow Station via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 7h 6m.

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