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Busbud recommends taking the train from Barstow to MercedAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Barstow to Merced was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barstow to Merced, as early as possible.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Barstow and Merced!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Barstow to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barstow to Merced will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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