The average bus between Salinas and Merced takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salinas 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 Salinas and Merced. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salinas is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Merced at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 39m • 2 changes


6h 54m • 2 changes
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17h 54m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes


6h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 54m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Salinas 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 Salinas to Merced. However, there are services departing from Salinas station and arriving at Merced station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Salinas to Merced bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from N Main / Rossi station.
Salinas to Merced bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Transpo station.
The distance between Salinas and Merced is 125.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from N Main / Rossi to Transpo via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 4h 55m.