What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Merced. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Chico to Merced?

The distance between Chico and Merced is 226 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Chico to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Merced bus from?

Chico to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Merced bus arrive?

Chico to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chico to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Merced is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chico to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Merced?

Book your Chico to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 37+ hotels available in Merced.

Chico to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Merced by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
5h 40m
$32–71
Drive 199.3 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Mercedcar 199.3 mi
3h 34m
$37–53
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
6h 29m
$53–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 3m
$44–91

Chico to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 40mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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