Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

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TodayJul 30
from US$177
TomorrowJul 31
from US$130
FriAug 1
from US$120
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Glendale Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Phoenix, AZ to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$138
Average Bus Trip Duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance878 km
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Phoenix to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Phoenix, AZ - Merced

  1. What is the travel distance from Phoenix to Merced?

    The distance covered from Phoenix to Merced is 876 km (543 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Phoenix to Merced?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at N 27th Ave, in Phoenix, and end it at Merced Bus Station, in Merced.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-28
No data
07-29
US$104
Today
US$114
07-31
US$122
08-01
US$114
08-02
US$128
08-03
US$112
08-04
US$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$323 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$103 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Phoenix and Merced!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Phoenix to Merced.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Phoenix to Merced will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

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Train from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

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