There are 4 ways to get from California to Merced by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Fernando
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 37m$38–57Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus Guadalajara
9h 40m$34–62Drive 273 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mercedcar 273 mi
4h 35m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
5h 55m$40–75
California to Merced by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Merced is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from California to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Merced Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between California and Merced is 285 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Merced without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from California to Merced, including transfers.
California to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Merced is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from California to Merced.
Book your California to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between California, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–85
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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