What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Barstow is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Barstow is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Barstow Station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Merced to Barstow?

The distance between Merced and Barstow is 299 miles. The road distance is 292.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Barstow without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Barstow?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Merced to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Barstow bus from?

Merced to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where does the Merced to Barstow bus arrive?

Merced to Barstow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Barstow is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Merced to Barstow.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merced to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 27+ hotels available in Barstow.

Merced to Barstow - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m
$66–115
Drive 290.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Barstowcar 290.5 mi
4h 57m
$53–77
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 MCE - HHR
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 39m
$96–189
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus Stockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 36m
$89–139
Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MCE - LAS
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus
7h 44m
$106–177
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
8h 34m
$78–191

Merced to Barstow by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 5mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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 5m.

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