The average bus between California and Merced takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from California to Merced. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between California and Merced. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Merced at 5:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from California station and arriving at Merced station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
California to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.
California to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced station.
Book your California to Merced bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, Limousine Express and Flixbus USA.
The distance between California and Merced is 167.3 km. The road distance is 453 km.
Limousine Express operates a bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Merced twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.