There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Merced by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
4h 35m$39–112Drive 199.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Merced199.3 mi
3h 33m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
5h 57m$40–67Bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
5h 40m$42–114Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
6h 29mTrain, bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 2m$43–69
Chico to Merced by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Merced. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Merced via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Chico and Merced is 203 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chico to Merced, including transfers.
Chico to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Merced is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Chico to Merced.
Book your Chico to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Merced via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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