The average bus between Monterey and Merced takes 11h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey 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.
Buses run twice daily between Monterey and Merced. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Monterey is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Merced at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Monterey 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Merced. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Merced station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Monterey to Merced bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Merced bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Transpo station.
The distance between Monterey and Merced is 147.7 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Transpo via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 49m.