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Trip Overview

The bus between Placerville and Merced takes 16h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Placerville 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.

16h 50m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Placerville to Merced bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Placerville and Merced. The service departs Placerville at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Merced at 09:00:00. All services require a transfer at Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride and take an average of 16h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    El Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA16h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Placerville 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.

Map of how to get from Placerville to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165 mi
  • Duration: 16h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Placerville to Merced via Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride, S Street at 65th Street, University/65th Street Station, 8th & Capitol Station, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 9m.

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