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Trip Overview

The bus between Merced and Riverside takes 7h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Merced to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
336 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Merced to Riverside bus times

Buses run once daily between Merced and Riverside. The service departs Merced at 9:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Riverside at 16:35:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Train Station and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to Riverside? 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: 335.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Riverside via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 8h 20m.

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