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Carlsbad to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlsbad and Merced takes 25h 45m and the fastest bus takes 15h 18m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Carlsbad 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.

25h 45m
Duration
387 mi
Distance
$89
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Carlsbad to Merced bus times

Buses run twice a week between Carlsbad and Merced. The earliest departure is at 8:07 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Merced at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 and take an average of 25h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitGreyhound USALimousine ExpressTufesa15h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    North County TransitGreyhound USALimousine ExpressTufesa36h 13m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlsbad 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: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 25h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Merced via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park in around 9h 42m.

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