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Trip Overview

The average bus between Fresno and Merced takes 1h 7m and the fastest bus takes 45 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Fresno 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.

1h 7m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Fresno to Merced bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Fresno and Merced. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Fresno is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Merced at 1:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fresno to Merced? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Fresno, CA to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 45 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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