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San Rafael to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Merced takes 15h 8m and the fastest bus takes 15h. There is at least one bus per day from San Rafael 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.

15h 8m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Rafael to Merced bus times

Buses run once daily between San Rafael and Merced. The service departs San Rafael at 6:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Merced at 09:00:00. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA15h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA15h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA16h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA15h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA15h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA15h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael 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 San Rafael to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 8m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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