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Petaluma to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Petaluma and Merced takes 25h 4m and the fastest bus takes 25h 1m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Petaluma 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 4m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
$48
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Petaluma to Merced bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Petaluma and Merced. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petaluma is at 7:59 AM which arrives into Merced at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 1st St & Mission St and take an average of 25h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA25h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA25h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA25h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAFlixbus USA25h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Petaluma 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: 249.8 mi
  • Duration: 25h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Merced via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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