There are 5 ways to get from Red Bluff to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, 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 Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
6h 35m$42–120Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Red Bluff to Merced243.7 mi
4h 4m$45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
7h 57m$42–73Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
8h 29mBus, train via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
9h 2m$45–75
Red Bluff to Merced by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to Merced is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Red Bluff to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Red Bluff to Merced. However, there are services departing from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Merced via Chico Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Red Bluff and Merced is 244 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Red Bluff to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Red Bluff to Merced, including transfers.
Red Bluff to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Red Bluff to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Bluff to Merced is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Red Bluff to Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Red Bluff, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Merced via Chico Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
- 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 Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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/
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