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Merced to Santa Monica buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merced and Santa Monica takes 16h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 17m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Merced to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 15m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Merced to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Merced and Santa Monica. The service departs Merced at 10:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Monica at 18:20:28. All services require a transfer at Florence / Malabar and take an average of 16h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus7h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to Santa Monica? 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 Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 15m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Merced to Huntington Park once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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