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Lancaster to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lancaster and Merced takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 8h 46m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Lancaster 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.

8h 58m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Lancaster to Merced bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Lancaster and Merced. The earliest departure is at 7:56 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Merced at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Amtrak and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Kern TransitGreyhound USA8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Kern TransitGreyhound USA9h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitGreyhound USA8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitGreyhound USA8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Kern TransitGreyhound USA8h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster 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: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Amtrak and Bakersfield Train Station in around 7h 9m.

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