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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Riverside Station | Merced Amtrak | Cheapest | |||||
| Riverside Station | Merced Amtrak | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Riverside | Merced Bus Stop | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:48 PM PDT.
Get from Riverside to Merced
The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Merced?
Stops in Riverside
- A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Merced by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to Merced start from $105. The average price for this route is around $114. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riverside to Merced?
The average bus travel time from Riverside to Merced is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 468 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Riverside to Merced route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riverside to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Riverside to Merced at 1:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to Merced?
A bus trip from Riverside to Merced generates an estimated 11.685949999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Riverside to Merced?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5784 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to Merced?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riverside to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riverside to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Merced was searched and found on Apr 9, 2026 with a price of $89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $89 to $89 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2026-04-09.
