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Half Moon Bay to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Half Moon Bay and Merced takes 11h 44m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Half Moon Bay 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.

11h 44m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
$26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Half Moon Bay to Merced bus times

Buses run twice daily between Half Moon Bay and Merced. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Half Moon Bay is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Merced at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 28th Ave & S El Camino Real and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus11h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa MexicoThe Bus7h 49m • 4 changes
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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus8h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus20h 24m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus14h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus8h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus18h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus11h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa MexicoThe Bus7h 49m • 4 changes
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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus8h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus18h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus11h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesa MexicoThe Bus7h 49m • 4 changes
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    SamTransSamTransSanta Clara VTATufesaThe Bus8h 14m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Half Moon Bay 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.

Map of how to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main / Miramontes to Transpo via 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 8h 21m.

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