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Trip Overview

The bus between Merced and Novato takes 9h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Merced to Novato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 10m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
$52
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Merced to Novato bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Merced and Novato. The service departs Merced at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Novato at 22:45:00. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit9h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to Novato? 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.

Map of how to get from Merced to Novato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 6h 56m.

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