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Trip Overview

The bus between Merced and San Rafael takes 8h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Merced to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 15m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Merced to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Merced and San Rafael. The service departs Merced at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Rafael at 21:50:00. All services require a transfer at Modesto Bus Stop and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to San Rafael? 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 San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Andersen Dr & Du Bois St via Modesto Bus Stop, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, Bay Fair, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 in around 5h 42m.

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