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  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Glendale Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Tempe (University/Rural)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Merced to Phoenix

Bus
Average priceUS$78 - US$197Average duration17h 15m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$141 - US$202Average duration22h 15m
78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Merced to Phoenix

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Phoenix. The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
17h 15mAverage duration
US$78Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Phoenix, AZ: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$137
Average bus trip duration17h 15m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure01:00
Distance537 miles
Latest bus departure15:15

Merced to Phoenix Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - Phoenix, AZ

  1. How far is Phoenix from Merced by coach?

    The distance between Merced and Phoenix by coach is approximately 543 miles (876 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Phoenix from Merced without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$82

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Merced to Phoenix will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to Phoenix, AZ?

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