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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and Merced takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from California 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.

6h 14m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

California to Merced bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between California and Merced. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Merced at 5:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California 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.

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  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

Limousine Express operates a bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Merced twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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