How long is the bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced?

The bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced takes 9h 15m, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 6h 20m.

How far is Santa Ana from Merced?

It's about 462 km (287 miles) from Santa Ana to Merced.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Ana to Merced?

Buses departing from Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station in Santa Ana will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Ana to Merced?

Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Santa Ana to Merced. Starting at US$71, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

How much does it cost to take the bus from Santa Ana to Merced?

You can expect to pay around US$72 for the bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced.

Can I take an overnight bus from Santa Ana to Merced?

Yes! If you're heading from Santa Ana to Merced, you'll find buses departing until 10:15pm and arriving the next day.

Santa Ana (CA), US to Merced Bus Tickets

Bus Santa Ana to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$72

Average Bus Trip Duration9h 15m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:45am

Distance461 km

Latest bus departure10:15pm

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,021 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87021 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$37.00

Greyhound Santa Ana Merced recent customer reviews

bus broke down in Bakersfield causing a delay that led to my missing my earlier Merced connection in Fresno. I know that schedules have to be maintained but perhaps a special bus could have been dispatched to make up for the missed connections.

Tom D.

July 18, 2016

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Santa Ana to Merced Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Ana and Merced?

Stops in Santa Ana

A - Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station

B - 602 S Main St

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Ana (CA), US - Merced

How long is the bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced?
The bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced takes 9h 15m, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 6h 20m.
How far is Santa Ana from Merced?
It's about 462 km (287 miles) from Santa Ana to Merced.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Ana to Merced?
Buses departing from Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station in Santa Ana will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Ana to Merced?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Santa Ana to Merced. Starting at US$71, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Santa Ana to Merced?
You can expect to pay around US$72 for the bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced.
Can I take an overnight bus from Santa Ana to Merced?
Yes! If you're heading from Santa Ana to Merced, you'll find buses departing until 10:15pm and arriving the next day.

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 Santa Ana and Merced!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Ana to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Ana to Merced that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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