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South Lake Tahoe to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Lake Tahoe and Merced takes 18h 38m and the fastest bus takes 18h 28m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from South Lake Tahoe 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.

18h 38m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

South Lake Tahoe to Merced bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between South Lake Tahoe and Merced. The service departs South Lake Tahoe at 2:32 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Merced at 09:00:00. All services require a transfer at South Lake Tahoe Wye and take an average of 18h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA18h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA19h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA18h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA18h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA18h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Tahoe TransportationEl Dorado TransitSacramento Regional TransitFlixbus USA18h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 38m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from US 50/ Brockway Ave to Merced via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & F St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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